Peraton · 10 hours ago
SATCOM Engineer Senior
Fort Bragg, NC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $128K/yr
5+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a SATCOM Engineer - Senior to provide technical and management leadership for mission-critical C2ISR SATCOM infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across diverse operational environments.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a lead technical expert in designing, implementing, and optimizing on-site engineering solutions for mission-critical C2ISR SATCOM infrastructure across diverse global operational environments
Leads complex SATCOM installation, integration, and activation projects, overseeing teams and ensuring optimal performance of ground terminals, modems, baseband equipment, and network interfaces
Architects and implements advanced on-site diagnostic strategies for persistent SATCOM link degradations, interference, and network integration challenges, providing expert-level problem resolution
Directs and coordinates rapid, globally deployable support operations, ensuring efficient execution of installations, pre-deployments, deployments, and crew change-out requests related to SATCOM
Oversees and performs dedicated touch labor for complex corrective maintenance, component upgrades, and system repair actions on SATCOM terminals and associated classified systems, ensuring maximum uptime
Manages the sustainment of enterprise cross domains by ensuring robust SATCOM connectivity and secure data flow for ISR data dissemination hubs, including integrating with CDS
Functions as a technical expert across multiple high-impact SATCOM assignments, guiding junior and journeyman engineers, and contributing to strategic initiatives for C2ISR SATCOM resilience
Utilizes the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate); G Invoicing API; ASSIST portal integration; variance analysis dashboards; MS Project; Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems; ServiceNow; Jira Service Desk; automated RIP/CTP/TAR workflows; SharePoint libraries; Confluence; Microsoft Search; lessons learned databases; video library repositories; Archer GRC eMASS, Archer GRC; internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams; Azure AD role based access; mobile access via Power Apps
Utilizes the following Role Specific Tools: Microsoft Word; Excel; SharePoint; Confluence; ServiceNow; Jira; basic RF diagnostic tools; cabling test equipment
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as a SATCOM Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
Minimum of 5 years' experience with a BS/BA degree or 3 years' experience with a MS/MA or 1 years' experience with a Ph.D. OR 9 years without a degree OR 7 years with AS/AA
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
US citizenship is required
DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 441 Network Operations Specialist, Intermediate Level / ability to obtain
Preferred
Must complete DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment
Minimum of 8 years' experience with a BS/BA degree or 6 years' experience with a MS/MA or 3 years' experience with a Ph.D. OR 12 years without a degree OR 10 years with AS/AA
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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