SATCOM Engineer Senior

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared SATCOM Engineer – Senior to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina .

Responsibilities:

As a SATCOM Engineer - Senior , you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

• 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.

Qualifications

Require d qualifications :

• Previous experience as a SATCOM Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 5years’ experience with a BS /BA degree or 3years’ experience with a MS/MA or 1years’ 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

Des i red Qualifications:

• 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 8years’ experience with a BS /BA degree or 6years’ experience with a MS/MA or 3years’ experience with a Ph.D. OR 12 years without a degree OR 10 years with AS/AA

Work Environment:

• Location:  Pope Army Airfield, NC
• On-site expectations : Full -time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking
• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations
• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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