Satellite Communication; SATCOM Engineer, TS​/SCI Polygraph

Position: Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph
# Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph General Dynamics Information Technology Be an Early Applicant Full Timemid Mc Lean , Virginia, USPosted Today##

Role Overview General Dynamics Information Technology is hiring a mid-level Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph. This is a full-time role in McLean. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Resume Keywords to Include Make sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoring

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Job Description ###

Job Description Type of

Requisition :

Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other

Required:

None Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations### Skills

Job Qualifications:

Ku Band, Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA), Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Technical Writing

Certifications:

None### Experience
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship

Required:

Yes###

Job Description 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 down converter (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

Required Qualifications:

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
* 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…