SATCOM System Engineer Security Clearance

Position: SATCOM System Engineer with Security Clearance
Accelint is a mission-driven technology company focused on strengthening national security and supporting critical industries. We build the technologies that help operators and organizations see what’s happening, make faster and better decisions, take action with confidence, and stay ready for what comes next. Our work includes advanced sensors, autonomous systems, mission command and control software, AI-enabled training and simulation, and tools that improve logistics, maintenance, and overall readiness. 

For nearly 30 years we have supported military and civilian agencies across the Department of Defense, U.S. allies and partners, and essential industries. When you join Accelint, your work directly contributes to protecting national security and strengthening the systems our society depends on.  Accelint brings together the talents of Hypergiant, Forward Slope, Systems Innovation Engineering, Soar Tech, and Highbury Defense Group under one mission, with each entity contributing deep expertise in its domain.

This role is part of our Highbury Defense Group (HDG) division, which specializes in C2, systems engineering, cyber, and international mission support. HDG brings decades of experience supporting the DoD, Department of State, and allied partners, delivering practical, technically rigorous solutions that strengthen operational readiness around the world. 
* This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link. We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to provide engineering and technical support to a NAVWAR client for Navy SATCOM systems. The candidate will perform operations analysis and provide engineering support for terminal, satellite, and shore-based SATCOM solutions. This role includes supporting end-to-end C4I capability development, reviewing vendor deliverables, and contributing to Engineering Change Proposal across the program acquisition lifecycle.

The engineer will serve as a subject matter expert to program leadership, supporting decision-making across PEO C4I programs

Duties & Responsibilities Provide operations analysis and effectiveness engineering for Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) solutions and Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP).
Support the development of strategic approaches and end-to-end C4I capabilities to meet customer requirements. Provide technical expertise to help develop accurate cost estimates for recommended solutions.
Assess evolving threat capabilities and evaluate their impact on terminal and satellite performance to inform system enhancements.
Evaluate shore-based solutions for the Navy Teleports and provide recommendations to leadership.
Review vendor reports for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with program objectives.
Evaluate current COMSATCOM software planning tools and follow-on proposed tools to verify support for Navy requirements.
Recommend upgrades and enhancements to baseline software tools.
Support Engineering Change Proposals and provide technical feedback to program leadership.

Required Qualifications 5+ years of relevant experience supporting SATCOM systems
Bachelor’s degree (engineering or technical degree preferred)
Active Secret clearance
Experience providing systems engineering support and Subject Matter Expert (SME) analysis for COMSATCOM systems
Experience providing systems engineering support to program leadership and leading engineering design and implementation efforts.
Familiarity with Navy Programs of Record (PoR), U.S. Navy acquisitions, and PEO C4I engineering processes and documentation.
Understanding of PEO C4I / NAVWAR organization structure, programs of records and mission focus.
Experience supporting Navy C4I systems, including NAVWAR and NIWC Pacific engineering programs.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong Program and Project management skills overseeing short and long-term efforts, actions, and recurring deliverables.
Ability to self-start, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
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