Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
SBG San Diego - San Diego, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Engineering
Description
SBG, a DSS, Inc. company, specializing in engineering, information technology, cyber-security, intelligence, and training, is looking for a hard-working results-oriented Senior RF/Network Engineer to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude looking to join our rapidly growing company. The ideal candidate for this position is a hard-working experienced individual who can excel in a very fast-paced government contractor environment. The position location is onsite in San Diego, CA. This position is contingent upon client/customer approval.
OVERVIEW
The Senior RF/Network Engineer will apply knowledge and expertise to perform technical engineering support and analysis of satellite and ground network infrastructures for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS).
Responsibilities:
Your essential job skills and functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Experience in satellite communication systems: knowledge of satellite communication protocols, and ground infrastructure hardware.
• Understanding of space-based network security standards: Given the sensitive nature of space systems, expertise in securing satellite networks and communication links.
• Experience with ground station operations: Ability to work with ground terminals to ensure reliable communications with the MUOS spacecraft.
• Knowledge of space industry standards: Understanding industry-specific standards and regulations related to space systems for compliance and operational efficiency.
• Designing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and managing hardware and software components in a multi-enclave network.
• Leading network architecture design, analysis, testing and hardware implementation.
• Network design and development to modify, and or improve functionality.
• Expertise in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge in network protocols, security standards, and network performance optimization.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and technologies.
• Strong ability to analyze requirements based on scientific and engineering guidelines. Including hardware, and software technical baselines.
• Participate in modeling, simulation, and analysis of network system performance.
• Reviewing hardware and software designs for spacecraft, and ground station elements.
• Providing recommendations on systems integration and engineering baseline changes and assessing the technical maturity and risk of development projects.
• Providing technical oversight and recommendations related to effective testing and validating system requirements. Reviewing test reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in developing / reviewing operational procedures for network management, mission planning, and network handover.
• Assessing and integrating engineering activities across multiple projects and multiple program areas.
• Preparing, reviewing, and editing reports and briefings.
• Attending project meetings and reviews to include technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and program management reviews.
• Assisting the Government in analyzing contractor concept designs at the system and subsystem levels.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Continuous learning and keeping up to date with industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field with a minimum 10 years of experience in network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience and comfort working with servers, routers, switches, firewalls, modems, wireless access points, and Network Interface Cards (NICs).
• Experience and comfort with Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, RF equipment, and various software tools needed for lab level development and test of RF systems.
• Professional certifications such as CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance, or an Active Top-Secret security clearance ( U.S. Citizenship is required) .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Active TS security clearance
• Experience working in DoD or Intelligence Community environment.
• Experience working satellite programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you need an accommodation seeking employment with SBG, Inc., please email recruiting@sbgts.com or call (703) 299-9093. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.