SENIOR SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
90K-110K Annually
Senior level
Defense
The Role
Develops, validates, tests, implements, and deploys protected SATCOM mission products, with emphasis on AEHF systems. Supports communications architectures, mission planning, coalition operations, crypto, modeling, simulation, troubleshooting, system integration, and user training. Interfaces with military, government, contractor, and technical stakeholders while ensuring export control and data separation. Requires support for rotating 24/7 on-call responsibilities, surge operations, and domestic and international travel.
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SENIOR SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance: Top Secret SCI eligible, TS required
OVERVIEW
Responsible for contributing to the development, validation, testing, implementation and deployment of protected SATCOM mission products with specific focus on AEHF.  Ability to support system engineering, develop system-level communications architectures, communication plans, conduct special analysis, modeling, simulations and produce various operational mission products. In some instances, you may be required to participate in systems engineering integration and testing, agile software development and deliver AEHF familiarization courses.    
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university. (One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required experience.)
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in military or commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM), with a strong preference for experience in Protected Military SATCOM (MILSATCOM) systems.
  • Active US Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain SCI eligibility is required.
  • Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado or be willing to relocate to the area.
  • Domestic and international travel is required.
  • Must be able to support rotating 24/7 on-call responsibilities and occasional on-site surge to support non-standard work schedules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex issues and ideas to team members, leadership, and stakeholders-including U.S. and allied military, government, and contractor personnel.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to evaluate complex situations and implement effective solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support a U.S. Space Force Satellite Operations Squadron’s ally-focused support center
  • Provide SATCOM support in operations, communications and coalition planning, crypto, testing, familiarization, and special analysis.
  • Ensure U.S. and ally export control and data separation.
  • Support and advocate for U.S. and allies while interfacing with operations and technical authorities, operations and support centers, and other stakeholders .
  • Conduct troubleshooting with system users and coordinate during system anomalies.
  • 7+ years prior experience as SATCOM planner, operator, and/or engineer.
  • Experience in SATCOM engineering, development, operations, testing, or training.
  • Knowledge of EHF user community, mission planning, apportionment/allocation, resource monitoring, and terminal control desired.
  • Knowledge and application of Mission Planning Element/Subsystem (MPE/MPSS) desired.
  • Experience with EHF terminal operations desired (e.g., SMART-T, NMT, etc.) desired.
  • Experience in software analysis, modeling, and simulation a plus (e.g., SQL, MATLAB, STK, Scripting, etc.).
  • Comfortably and effectively speak in front of large groups.
  • Independently conduct formal and informal training presentations.
  • Work effectively as a team member, receiving and providing support, inputs, and direction.
  • Strong communication skills and team collaboration required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Salary Range: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
  • Benefits Include:
    • 70% company-paid medical insurance
    • 100% company-paid dental and vision coverage
    • 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
    • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
    • Education assistance program
    • Paid time off (PTO) starting at 15 days annually, increasing with tenure
    • 13 paid holidays annually, including a year-end shutdown
    • And more!

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in military or commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
  • Active US Top Secret security clearance
  • Ability to obtain SCI eligibility
  • Located within commuting distance of Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, or willing to relocate
  • Domestic and international travel
  • Ability to support rotating 24/7 on-call responsibilities and occasional on-site surge work
  • Experience in Protected Military SATCOM systems
  • Experience as a SATCOM planner, operator, and/or engineer
  • Experience in SATCOM engineering, development, operations, testing, or training
  • Knowledge of the EHF user community, mission planning, apportionment/allocation, resource monitoring, and terminal control
  • Knowledge and application of Mission Planning Element/Mission Planning Subsystem (MPE/MPSS)
  • Experience with EHF terminal operations, such as SMART-T or NMT
  • Experience in software analysis, modeling, and simulation using tools such as SQL, MATLAB, STK, or scripting
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to conduct formal and informal training presentations
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member
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The Company
HQ: Colorado Springs, CO
28 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Integrity Communications Solutions, Inc. is a privately held, veteran owned, small business committed to excellence in communications engineering. Our primary emphasis is understanding, identifying, and solving problems in the area of Military Satellite Communications (MilSatCom) engineering, operations, training, and testing. Integrity operates on a simple theorem – offering superior task execution, service, and employee support will provide the engine for success. Our desire is for our customers, and future employees, to seek out Integrity based on our reputation, conduct, productivity, as well as technical breadth and depth. Our foundational belief is that day-to-day excellence in government support is rare and is the premier avenue to developing new customers and opportunities. The ICS team believes, by putting the government customer first, we succeed.

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