SATCOM Systems Engineer

SATCOM SYSTEMS ENGINEER

The Systems Engineer will support our DoD customer and its SATCOM systems at Fort Belvoir, VA. The work schedule is hybrid, generally 2 days on site and 3 days remote.

• Provides systems engineering expertise required to upgrade and modernize deployed DoD SATCOM terminals.
• Performs formal system testing activities for a particular project or subset of a larger project under supervision of more experienced Contractor test personnel. Participates in support of user requirements for simple to moderately complex software/hardware applications under the direction of the Contractor's Senior Test Engineer.
• Executes defined test cases and procedures as detailed in the test documentation. Assists with the collection of data and technical information used in the development of test documentation.
• Assists in the development of test data to be used in performing required tests. Documents test results in the proper logs and/or tracking systems.
• Participates in selected phases of risk management assessment and software/hardware development under the direction of more experienced Contractor personnel.
• Participates in the development of test scripts and ensures proper execution of those test scripts.
• Ensures that test designs and documentation support selected customer, agency or industry standards and timelines.
• Ensures that testing conclusions and recommendations are supported by test results.
• Conducts or assists in the analysis of test results and documents conclusions.

• Related DoD/Army Acquisition process experience
• Experience with Strategic SATCOM systems
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
• Knowledge and proven experience with all automated vulnerability scan tools, such as Retina and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

• Some travel may be required