SATCOM Engineer - SME

1w1 week ago

Peraton

US · Full-time · $104,000 – $166,000

About this role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, join our team. We seek highly cleared professionals at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure and mission assurance.

As SATCOM Engineer - SME at Pope Army Airfield, NC, provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Define overarching vision, policies, and operational standards for C2ISR SATCOM On-Site Engineering Support. Lead transition to modernized engineering practices and digital engineering frameworks.

Serve as principal authority on complex SATCOM system integration, advanced troubleshooting, and specialized support for MILSATCOM and commercial SATCOM systems. Direct on-site SATCOM engineering initiatives, resource allocation, and process methodologies. Work with highly cleared professionals ensuring reliability, security, and performance in challenging mission environments.

Leverage deep domain knowledge for SATCOM and ISR transport risk assessments and mitigation strategies against jamming, cyber threats, and spectrum constraints. Engage in high-level client negotiations shaping policies and technical standards. Utilize TO management tools like Power BI, ServiceNow, and Jira for operational excellence and mission readiness.

Requirements

TS/SCI clearance
Expertise in SATCOM system integration, multi-band RF architectures, and end-to-end ISR data transport workflows
Deep domain knowledge of MILSATCOM and commercial SATCOM systems, cross-domain gateways, and QoS prioritization
Proficiency with RF diagnostic and spectrum analysis tools, SATCOM modems, and antennas
Experience with management tools including Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, Jira, SharePoint, Confluence, and Power BI
Ability to perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for jamming, spectrum constraints, cyber threats, and degraded operations

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for defining the overarching vision, policies, and operational standards for C2ISR SATCOM On-Site Engineering Support across multi-orbit, multi-band SATCOM architectures.
Establish enterprise-wide goals and long-range strategic plans for delivering technical solutions and maintaining mission-critical SATCOM and ISR transport capabilities.
Serve as principal authority on complex SATCOM system integration, advanced troubleshooting, and specialized touch labor for C2ISR assets including MILSATCOM and commercial SATCOM systems.
Direct and control all on-site SATCOM engineering initiatives, including strategic planning, resource allocation, process methodologies, and staffing.
Leverage deep domain and expert technical knowledge to conduct comprehensive SATCOM and ISR transport risk assessments and develop advanced mitigation strategies for contested operations.
Engage in high-level client negotiations and strategic interfacing with senior management to shape SATCOM and ISR transport policies and resource allocation.
Utilize TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools such as Microsoft Power Platform, G Invoicing API, ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk, and Power BI.