Booz Allen Hamilton · 3 days ago
SATCOM Engineer
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$78K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking a SATCOM Engineer to support the nation's defense by developing and optimizing network systems for the Department of Defense. The role involves troubleshooting complex network issues and providing expert advice on mission-critical projects, ensuring the security and reliability of communication systems.
ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues
Increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems
Optimize client operations and modernization
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects
Perform SATCOM system analysis and evaluations for both commercial and military systems
Support the design of system architectures, terminals, waveforms, and access protocols
Support design reviews and perform evaluation of satellite and terminal contractor designs
Conduct systems engineering evaluations of satellite and terminal designs
Participate in proposal and technical evaluations for satellite systems
Qualification
Required
Experience in all aspects of transmission, including modulation and coding, link budgets, radio frequency equipment, antennas, waveforms, blockage mitigation, algorithms, or protocols
Experience with supporting analysis of system performance, throughput, and response time, analysis of operational requirements, and system loading
Experience with conducting systems engineering evaluations of satellite and terminal designs
Experience with participating in proposal and technical evaluations for satellite systems
Knowledge of systems engineering methods and processes to perform SATCOM system analysis and evaluations for both commercial and military systems
Knowledge of Military Standards (MIL-STDs) and certification processes
Knowledge of customer or vendor product development, business proposals, marketing interaction, product design, and manufacturing processes
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience with tactical network software engineering functions, or 15+ years of experience with tactical network software engineering functions in lieu of a degree
Preferred
Experience with DoD executive offices, program managers, or project managers
Knowledge of Army organization structure and Unit Task Organization concepts
Ability to analyze issues and propose appropriate resolutions
Ability to provide in-depth technical assessments and analysis of activities within and between programs
Ability to support the design of system architectures, terminals, waveforms, and access protocols
Ability to support design reviews and perform evaluation of satellite and terminal contractor designs
Ability to translate complex technical issues into meaningful terms for others involved
Ability to effectively coordinate within and outside of the program management office
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Matthew Calderone
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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