SGP Recruiting ยท 5 days ago
Provision of SATCOM Engineering Support
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSGP Recruiting is an international Information Technology consulting and Engineering Services company seeking a Provision of SATCOM Engineering Support Services for an upcoming NATO ACT program. The role involves conducting technical assessments of SATCOM networks, supporting system architecture definition, and contributing to the development of future SATCOM system concepts.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Frederick Gary II
Responsibilities
Conduct technical assessments of SATCOM networks, terminals, and anchoring systems across NATO strategic, operational, and tactical domains
Support system architecture definition, including integration of MILSATCOM and COMSATCOM resources
Perform trade-off and feasibility analyses addressing performance, resilience, spectrum efficiency, and cost-benefit aspects
Contribute to the development of future-oriented SATCOM system concepts, including Low Earth Orbit (LEO) integration, software-defined payloads, and multi-orbit architectures
Create Analysis of Alternative documents for different options considered
Develop and maintain system-level functional and technical requirements for future SATCOM systems and related ground infrastructure
Support interoperability and standardization activities (e.g., STANAGs, NATO interoperability profiles, SATCOM reference architectures)
Provide interface control documentation (ICD) and configuration baselines for engineering reference
Contribute to modelling and simulation of SATCOM service delivery architectures and integration with existing Networks
Assess the impact of emerging technologies such as AI-driven resource management, optical links, and protected waveforms
Provide recommendations for technology insertion and obsolescence mitigation
Liaise with ACT, ACO, and NCIA technical authorities, providing engineering inputs and consolidated documentation
Prepare technical briefings, reports, and data packages supporting NATO capability planning
Participate in workshops, technical meetings, and industry engagement events as required
Qualification
Required
University Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related field, with at least two years of post-related experience; or Higher Vocational Training with a minimum of five years of post-related experience
Minimum of three years of practical experience in SATCOM systems, including UHF and SHF
Familiarity with modern military communication networks, including interfaces, protocols, and experience with SATCOM Operations
Deep knowledge of SATCOM architecture principles, including link budget analysis, modulation schemes, error correction coding, satellite network topologies
Strong understanding of RF engineering, antenna systems, propagation modelling in SATCOM bands, cybersecurity architecture for SATCOM, including encryption
Familiarity with SATCOM related standards, such as DVB-S2, DVB-S2X, MIL-STD-188, experience in Software Defined Networking (SDN) in SATCOM
Familiarity in service management (incident, problem management, etc.) and a customer-focused approach in a control center environment
Prior experience working in a NATO or multinational military setting, with a solid understanding of NATO operational standards and protocols
Company
SGP Recruiting
Strategic Growth Partners (SGP) is the powerhouse hub for small businesses navigating the federal marketplace.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jerrod Mallinger
Chief Executive Officer
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