Satellite Communication Systems Engineer
Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Salary: $60400 - 137000 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description

Job Title: Satellite Communication Systems Engineer
Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Job Description
Satellite Communication Systems EngineerThe Opportunity:Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to make an impact in Department of Defense (DoD) communications systems? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.As a systems engineer on our team, you will apply your systems engineering expertise to deliver satellite communications networks for a worldwide network of satellite communications facilities that provide multifaceted critical data to tactical and strategic users. You will assist in the development of Enterprise-level system architectures and supporting documentation to manage the development, fielding, sustainment, technical refresh, and operations of satellite communications systems.This is your chance to develop your skills in systems engineering while gaining mentoring and experience in the national security industry.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:2+ years of experience with system engineering activities including requirements analysis, engineering, design, integration, sustainment, testing, and technology refreshExperience assessing satellite communications system architectures and current hardware limitations, definition and selection of new concepts and approaches, design, development, and implementationExperience participating in the planning, organizing, and conducting of technical projects design and development, testing, fielding, and sustainmentExperience with developing systems engineering plans identifying cost, schedule, and performance risks, and developing mitigation plansExperience analyzing, evaluating, and planning methods of approach to achieve solutions to complex technical problemsExperience coordinating and consolidating design efforts on major projectsKnowledge of SATCOM Gateway and Teleport architectures and capabilitiesKnowledge of security architecture evaluation, guidance development, and troubleshootingSecret clearanceHS diploma or GEDNice If You Have:2+ years of experience in a military communications field, including Defense Information Systems Networks, commercial networks, and coalition network connectivityKnowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Satellite Communications, and IP network technologiesKnowledge of DoDI 5000.02 acquisition life cycle and systems engineering requirementsKnowledge of wideband, narrowband, and protected military satellite communicationsBachelor’s degreeINCOSE ASEP or CSEP, Security+, and CCNA CertificationsClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Work Model
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