Associate Satcom Systems Engineer ; Pbwo
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Security
Top Secret SCI required
Excellent position for motivated personnel to learn end-to-end Protected Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) systems, management, and operations in preparation for future opportunities and advancement in those communities. Supports U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Protected Band (PB) SATCOM Systems Experts Consolidated Satellite Communications (SATCOM) System Expert (C-SSE) as a Protected Band Watch Officer (PBWO). The PBWO provides continuous (24/7/365) assistance to SATCOM users, providers, and managers in monitoring, reporting and resolving Protected MILSATCOM system related issues.
The PBWO maintains continuous global situational awareness (SA) for all Department of Defense (DoD) Protected MILSATCOM systems on behalf of the PB C-SSE, Single Integrated Operations Division (SIOD) and Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC).
- Minimum 3+years of experience in military or commercial SATCOM, preferably in Protected Military SATCOM (MILSATCOM) systems—including Milstar, AEHF, Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Follow On EHF/EHF-Enhanced (UFO-E/EE), Interim Polar System (IPS), Enhance Polar System (EPS), EPS-Recapitalization (EPS-R) and/or follow-on Protected MILSATCOM constellations (e.g., ESS, PATS, etc.).
- Able to work shifts (e.g., days, swings, and mids; 7 days a week; including holidays)—company provides very flexible holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO) to offset this burden!
- Outstanding attention to detail, willingness to learn and ability to apply lessons learned in dynamic work environment.
- Comfortably and effectively speak in front of military, government and contractor leadership and colleagues.
- Independently conduct shift requirements with minimal supervision.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active US Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Must be located within commuting distance of Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado or be willing to relocate to the area.
- Travel is NOT required.
Location:
Colorado Springs, COClearance:
Top Secret SCI required OVERVIEW
Excellent position for motivated personnel to learn end-to-end Protected Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) systems, management, and operations in preparation for future opportunities and advancement in those communities. Supports U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Protected Band (PB) SATCOM Systems Experts Consolidated Satellite Communications (SATCOM) System Expert (C-SSE) as a Protected Band Watch Officer (PBWO). The PBWO provides continuous (24/7/365) assistance to SATCOM users, providers, and managers in monitoring, reporting and resolving Protected MILSATCOM system related issues.
The PBWO maintains continuous global situational awareness (SA) for all Department of Defense (DoD) Protected MILSATCOM systems on behalf of the PB C-SSE, Single Integrated Operations Division (SIOD) and Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC).
- Minimum 3+years of experience in military or commercial SATCOM, preferably in Protected Military SATCOM (MILSATCOM) systems—including Milstar, AEHF, Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Follow On EHF/EHF-Enhanced (UFO-E/EE), Interim Polar System (IPS), Enhance Polar System (EPS), EPS-Recapitalization (EPS-R) and/or follow-on Protected MILSATCOM constellations (e.g., ESS, PATS, etc.).
- Able to work shifts (e.g., days, swings, and mids; 7 days a week; including holidays)—company provides very flexible holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO) to offset this burden!
- Outstanding attention to detail, willingness to learn and ability to apply lessons learned in dynamic work environment.
- Comfortably and effectively speak in front of military, government and contractor leadership and colleagues.
- Independently conduct shift requirements with minimal supervision.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active US Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Must be located within commuting distance of Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado or be willing to relocate to the area.
- Travel is NOT required.
- Knowledge of MILSATCOM software tools desired.
- Mission Planning Element (MPE), EPS Control and Planning System (CAPS), Satellite Access Requests/Approvals (SAR/SAA), JIST, JSMPS, etc.
- Experi…
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