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Position Title: Senior Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Engineer

Company: NetSEA Technologies

Job Type: Full-Time

Clearance Level: US Citizen and with active Secret clearance (preferred)

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

About Us: NetSEA Technologies is a leading provider of innovative solutions for PEO C3T Tactical Network systems. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Position Summary:

The Satellite Communications Engineer will provide expert technical support for PM Tactical Network's portfolio of tactical communications systems. This role will involve planning, engineering, and implementing satellite-based communications systems to ensure operational requirements are met.

Responsibilities:

+ Serve as the focal point and satellite communications engineering subject matter expert.

+ Support the planning, engineering, and implementation of satellite-based communications systems.

+ Ensure satellite operational requirements, system control requirements, and user requirements are satisfied.

+ Assist in developing plans to optimize transponder utilization for each unit.

+ Coordinate with key stakeholders (RSSC, DISA, and ARSTRAT) to support the certification and satellite request process.

+ Assist units in the SAR and GAR process.

+ Assist units in correcting problems with interference impacting operational missions.

+ Identify and report problems and discrepancies to the Program Manager (PM) or headquarters functional managers. Recommend resolutions when unable to resolve problems.

+ Manage and document systems configurations, trouble incidents, test procedures, and test execution/results.

+ Exercise technical leadership to obtain agreement on required actions, schedules, and the resolution of conflicting points of view concerning support operations and Tactical Network systems.

+ Coordinate system development tasks with other program System Engineering leads based on integration challenges and/or new requirements.

+ Coordinate across the embedded enduring support team to obtain concurrence and to implement plans of action to accomplish PM objectives.

+ Attend PdM SATCOM meetings.

+ Represent the PM Tactical Network at planning conferences conducted by the Unit or other organizations.

+ Collaborate with key officials at all levels to coordinate and/or integrate operations and interests of the organizations.

+ Develop and present briefings as required to Army, PM Tactical Network, and Unit personnel regarding the status of SATCOM planning and/or test efforts.

+ Support SATCOM network planning, set up, configuration, troubleshooting, and testing, as well as teardown.

+ Work closely with unit staff and other personnel to coordinate activities.

Qualifications:

+ Required:

+ US Citizen to obtain and maintain an interim and final security clearance

+ Knowledge of SATCOM engineering, processes, and methodologies

+ Knowledge of tactical SATCOM systems

+ Ability to plan and coordinate military networks to meet operational mission objectives

+ Ability to configure SATCOM devices to include NCW, FDMA, and TDMA modems

+ Understanding of SATCOM network monitoring and troubleshooting procedures

+ Ability to perform link budget analysis over commercial and military satellites for X, C, Ka, and Ku-Band frequencies

+ Ability to coordinate and communicate with Teleport and Regional Hub Node strategic nodes

+ Preferred:

+ BA or BS degree or equivalent

+ 6 years or more experience in SATCOM engineering

+ Specialized experience gained performing work as an engineer in industry or as an officer/soldier within an active, reserve, or National Guard unit

+ Experience in acquisition (Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering)

Clearance: Secret or Top Secret

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education