SATCOM Engineer V

JANUS Research Groupn | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 • Hybrid work | $57.84 an hour 

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Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Position Title: SATCOM Engineer V
Clearance Level: Secret
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD
Salary: $57.84/hour

Education Requirement:

• BS in Engineering, Testing, or a related field.
• Engineering discipline preferred.
• Additional experience may not be substituted for the required degree.

Experience Requirement:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of SATCOM engineering experience.

Job Description:
The SATCOM Engineer V serves as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert (SME) in satellite communication (SATCOM) systems engineering. This role is responsible for performing advanced technical assessments, developing and reviewing system architectures, and supporting key stakeholders in the design, analysis, and evaluation of SATCOM systems for both commercial and military applications. The engineer will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance and compliance with technical requirements across all phases of SATCOM programs.

Duties include:

• Provide in-depth technical assessments and analysis of SATCOM systems, including activities within and between programs.
• Support the design and evaluation of SATCOM architectures, terminals, waveforms, and access protocols to ensure alignment with operational requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive systems engineering evaluations of satellite and terminal designs, focusing on system performance, throughput, and response time.
• Participate in proposal and technical evaluations for SATCOM systems, supporting design reviews and evaluating contractor designs.
• Act as a subject matter expert in transmission technologies, including modulation and coding, link budgets, radio frequency equipment, antennas, waveforms, blockage mitigation, and other algorithms or protocols.
• Serve as a technical lead for SATCOM-related design reviews, configuration audits, and systems engineering evaluations.
• Effectively communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate with organizations such as Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications – Tactical (PEO C3T), Army Capabilities Manager (ACM), Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), and industry vendors.
• Provide SATCOM system analysis and evaluations for commercial and military systems, bringing expert knowledge of systems engineering methods and processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Military Standards (MIL-STDs) and related certification processes.
• Support customer/vendor product development, business proposals, and interaction with marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert for SATCOM engineering projects, providing leadership in technical evaluations and system design.
• Lead the coordination and communication of complex technical matters across program teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Military Standards (MIL-STDs) and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support the analysis of operational requirements and system loading for SATCOM systems.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of SATCOM technologies, including modulation, coding, RF equipment, antennas, and waveforms.
• Proven experience in systems engineering and SATCOM system design for both military and commercial systems.
• Familiarity with Military Standards (MIL-STDs) and certification processes.
• Ability to lead integrated project teams and effectively coordinate between program offices, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for system performance evaluation and issue resolution.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position, standard 40-hour workweek.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.