Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Newport, RI

Contract End Date: 2/4/2028

Supports the design, integration, and test of protected SATCOM terminals for AEHF, working across disciplines and interfacing directly with Government customers. This role is a junior to mid-level Systems Engineer focused on designing, integrating, and testing protected military satellite communications terminals (AEHF/EHF). Works across hardware, software, RF, and mechanical domains to ensure the full system meets government requirements and works reliably on mobile platforms.

Telework is supported. Travel is required.

• Break down government requirements into hardware, software, and antenna subsystem requirements
• Ensure requirements traceability from specs through design, test, and delivery
• Ensure subsystems integrate into a fully functioning terminal system

• Coordinate work across RF, digital, mechanical, and software teams
• Act as a technical point of contact with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Represent engineering positions in formal reviews and field activities

• Support and participate in PDR, CDR, TRR, SVR
• Develop and review:
  Requirements documents, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Compliance matrices, Test procedures and reports

• Support analysis of EHF waveform performance (Link margins, Access parameters, AEHF scheduling interfaces)
• Assist with TRANSEC / cryptographic integration
  • Coordinate with crypto engineers
  • Ensure protected communications compliance

• Address integration constraints (e.g., antenna placement and articulation, RF cable routing, Ground clearance and load paths, EMI/EMC compatibility)

• Support system-level integration and test
• Investigate anomalies and track corrective actions

• Evaluate subcontractor deliverables for gaps or risks
• Track technical risks, issues and action items, IMS inputs
• Prepare status reports and government briefings

Must have at least five (5) to seven (7) years of systems engineering experience on defense or SATCOM programs. Must have knowledge in EHF/SHF SATCOM fundamentals; requirements analysis; formal design reviews; mobile military platform integration; interface definition; system integration; test execution;
DoD SE framework and tools.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (EE, Systems, Computer, or Similar)

N/A

Secret (TS eligible)