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Satellite Communications Systems Network Engineer

Arcfield
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Responsibilities

Arcfield has an amazing opportunity in support of an Enterprise Space Communications Architecture mission and is seeking systems engineers who will oversee and support the acquisition of a future space and ground communications architecture.

As the Satellite Communications Systems Network Engineer, you will provide strategic planning and networking technical subject matter expertise support to development efforts aimed at designing and delivering the new end-to-end mission data transport architecture.

In This Position The Qualified Candidate Will

  • Provide space and ground network communications subject matter expertise in support of the design, development and implementation of the future end-to-end network architecture.
  • Support acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and execution for study and development using a variety of contracting methods, such as Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and FAR based competitive awards.
  • Draft acquisition artifacts such as statements of work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), and proposal evaluation criteria.
  • Coordinate across Program Offices for collaboration on system requirements, acquisition strategies and transition of prototype hardware to baseline programs.
  • Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals.
  • Effectively work with development teams to track technical progress, identify risks, and assess technical solutions.
  • Provide technical and programmatic advisory services during program execution.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s (or equivalent) with 10 to 12 years of experience; or Master’s with 8 to 10 years of experience; or a Ph.D. with 5 to 7 years of experience, degree in an engineering-related field
  • Must possess and have the ability to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
  • Experience with Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and/or Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) support
  • Technical background in space communications technology
  • Understanding of commercial and industry networking protocols
  • Experience in network architecture design and optimization
  • Understanding of network security protocols and implementation
  • Experience working with both space-based and terrestrial communications networks
  • Strong representational, oral, and written communications skills, including the ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products
  • Proven organization and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interface effectively via written and oral forums with personnel at all levels of government
  • Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products as planning and communication tools

Desired Skills

  • Ability to effectively use collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Confluence
  • Experience with acquisition and contracting strategies, plans and associated documents for traditional competitive as well as alternate acquisition approaches (such as BAA and OTA)

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

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