Satcom Engineer Junior
Listed on 2026-02-21
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, IT Support
Responsibilities
Join Peraton'smission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized bycutting-edgeC2
ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.
We areseekinghighly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.
Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared
SATCOM Engineer - Juniortosupport this missionat
Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina.
As aSATCOM Engineer - Junioryouwill provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:
- Applies fundamental SATCOM network principles toassistin diagnostic capabilities for C2
ISR SATCOM network challenges. - Supports end-to-end infrastructure testing and connectivity verification for SATCOM links, collecting data and documenting basic findings.
- Assistsin basic fault isolation for SATCOM network outages, following established procedures and using diagnostic tools under direct supervision.
- Contributes to proactive monitoring efforts for SATCOM network environments by reporting anomalies in link performance or terminal status.
- Aids in the verification of satellite signal quality and modem operational parameters during troubleshooting scenarios.
- Works under direct supervision, focusing on executing routine network troubleshooting tasks and developing foundational knowledge of SATCOM network architecture and diagnostic tools.
- Utilize the following
TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools:
Task Order portal;
Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate); G Invoicing API; ASSIST portal integration; variance analysis dashboards; MS Project;
Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems;
Service Now;
Jira Service Desk; automated RIP/CTP/TAR workflows;
SharePoint libraries;
Confluence;
Microsoft Search; lessons learned databases; video library repositories;
Archer GRC; internal auditportals;
Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control;
Power BI with R/Python integration;
Tableau; predictive analytics engines;
Teams;
Azure AD role based access; mobile access via Power Apps. - Utilize the following
Role Specific Tools: SATCOM monitoring tools (L3 Harris SRVT, Element Management Systems); RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes); network modeling and simulation software (OPNET, Riverbed Modeler, MATLAB); cabling and installation tools (fiber termination kits, copper testers); project documentation templates;
Service Desk ticketing systems (Service Now, Remedy); network diagramming software (Visio,Lucidchart); virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper V); backup and disaster recovery platforms (Veeam, Commvault); SIEM tools (Splunk, Arc Sight,QRadar).
- Previous experience asaSATCOM Engineeror similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMDlevel;
- Minimum of2years’experience with a BS/BA or0years’ experience with a MS/MA or6years’ experience withno degree. 6 years' w/o a degree or 4 years' with AS/AA degree
- A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
- US citizenship is required
- DoD 8140 role for WRC: 441;
Element: IT;
Work Role:
Network Operations Specialist;
Proficiency Level: Basic / ability to obtain
- DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.
- Location:
Pope Army Airfield, NC - On-site expectations:
Full-time on-site presencerequiredfor equipment management and asset tracking - Travel:
May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites forlogisticscoordination and facility assessments
- Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s eliteand its mission partners in delivering cutting-edgeC2
ISR capabilities - Work in a dynamic and collaborative…
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