Satellite Systems Engineer

Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:
Vision:
Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness. Mission:
To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.

Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations;
McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.

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• Annually deploy to Antarctica for a period of 4 to 16 weeks, as needed
• Maintain satellite earth terminal hardware, software, and related systems
• Capture and analyze maintenance and system health metrics
• Advise and advocate for timely system lifecycle replacements, upgrades, and decommissioning
• Provide training and support to deployed seasonal Satellite Engineers
• Manage satellite scheduling to meet mission requirements
• Advise leadership on system risks and opportunities

• A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, or a Masters degree and 6+ years of experience.
• Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of satellite communications systems architecture, capabilities, and standards.
• Experience with satellite terminal operations and maintenance.
• Experience in satellite system design to include creating drawings, system overviews, sustainment plans, and decommissioning plans.
• Ability to troubleshoot satellite systems issues, both in person and remotely.
• Proficiency with satellite system related test equipment and test procedures.
• Ability to provide remote support to on-station satellite engineering, network, and system administrator staff.
• Experience creating, updating, and coordinating maintenance procedures and maintenance log documentation.
• Ability to create and analyze link budgets.
• Knowledge of and experience applying safety standards.
• Experience working within a highly matrixed, cross-functional team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to deploy to Antarctica.

• Familiarity with satellite down-time scheduling and user notification processes
• Experience working with third-party subcontracted support entities
• Proficient in use of Ansys Systems Tool Kit
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite resources to include Visio
• Experience working with Project Managers
• Programming and software modification proficiency
• Experience with Satellite Access Request (SAR) scheduling
• ARSTRAT certification process familiarity
• Familiarity with Data Path products such as Max View

* Please be advised that during the interview, you will be required to keep your camera on, and your interviewer will be taking your picture for identification purposes if an offer letter is extended to you.

* This position is eligible for deployment to Antarctica.

* Per contract and National Science Foundation requirements, candidates must not have been disciplined for, or separated from an employer prior to discipline for, incidents of stalking, sexual assault, or…