General Dynamics Information Technology is hiring: Satellite Communication (SATC

The Satellite Communication (SATCOM)/Network Engineer is responsible for designing, evaluating, testing, and planning of the customer’s complex internal network. The candidate will provide technical assistance on high-level system and networking requests. The candidate will also secure and manage network infrastructures to enhance productivity, mitigate threats, and reduce costs.

How a SATCOM/Network Engineer Will Make an Impact

• Analyzes, designs, models, and simulates communications systems, subsystems, and algorithms for satellite communications networks
• Evaluate lease costs for space segments, bandwidth requirements, and frequency management
• Provides expert operations and maintenance support of antenna controllers, Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA), Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA)/Low-Noise Block downconverter (LNB), up and down converters, Frequency-Division multiple access (FDMA)/Time Division multiple access (TDMA) modems (military and commercial)
• Provide support for commercial satellite acquisition procedures
• Perform or oversee complex engineering tasks associated with the research, design, and development of an integrated SATCOM system comprised of multiple components and subsystems
• Manage SATCOM projects from conceptualization to delivery of hardware solutions
• Prepare detailed plans, systems specifications and equipment operating procedures for equipment

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications:

• Must have proven expertise with satellite/RF systems analysis including link budgets, noise analysis, modulation/demodulation signal analysis, and forward error correction coding.
• Must have the ability to provide real-time assistance to operators during spacecraft anomalies; able to provide after-action reporting to document operational scenarios
• Experience with implementation and expert operations and maintenance of LNA/LNB, up and down converters, FDMA/TDMA modems (military and commercial)
• Strong data link and network layer troubleshooting skills
• Prior satellite communications operations experience
• Knowledge of KU-band and C-band (Line of Sight) operations
• Experience writing technical requirements, specifications or statements of work
• Ability to learn and install video, network, and satellite systems
• Ability to react to fast-paced but short-term operational issues; as well as coordinating and planning long-term modernization efforts
• Function in accordance with the project management framework tailored to mission needs
• Proficient in translating user requirements into technical system specifications
• Must be able to engage in technical system planning beyond the network, to include applications and systems that utilize the network being delivered
• Eager to learn new technologies and how variations in collection systems impact network performance
• Experience with satellite relay systems and terminals, including design, implementation and optimization of relay networks for efficient data transmission
• Experience with airborne satellite systems, including integration, operation, and troubleshooting of communications platforms in various flight environments
• Experience with Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite operations and providers, including understanding their unique operational characteristics and requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Prior military satellite communications operations experience preferred
• Previous experience working with DISA network team is preferred

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Master’s Degree in any technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• 10+ years of directly related experience in System Engineering
• 8+ years supporting the customer
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience in tailoring systems engineering fundamentals in small but complex environments
• Outstanding communication skills
• Action oriented, detailed, organized, and independent
• Ability to react positively to changing environments and advance progress with minimal direction
• TS/SCI with SCI Poly clearance
• Location: At Customer Site – near Tyson Corner

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays