Senior Specialist, SATCOM Systems Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Specialist, SATCOM Systems Engineer - *Sign-on bonuses between $15,000K - $25,000K*

Job Code: 36513

Job Location: Waco, Texas

Schedule: 9/80

As a SATCOM (Satellite Communications) Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, integrating, testing, and maintaining satellite communication systems and solutions. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust, secure, and scalable SATCOM networks for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications.

• Design, develop, and manage end-to-end SATCOM systems, including ground stations, modems, antennas, and RF subsystems.

• Define system architecture, requirements, and interface specifications.

• Develop link budgets, network diagrams, and system performance models.

• Integrate and configure SATCOM hardware and software components.

• Conduct system-level testing, troubleshooting, and optimization for coverage and reliability.

• Support proposal development, cost estimation, and technical solution presentations.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, procedures, and test plans.

• Collaborate with project managers, software developers, hardware engineers, and customers to achieve project objectives.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and security requirements.

• Provide technical support and training to internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant SATCOM experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related SATCOM experience.

• Experience encryption, COMSEC/Cybersecurity practices in SATCOM.

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