SATCOM Systems Engineer

SATCOM SYSTEMS ENGINEER

The Systems Engineer will support our DoD customer and its SATCOM systems at Fort Belvoir, VA.  The work schedule is hybrid, generally 2 days on site and 3 days remote.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Provides systems engineering expertise required to upgrade and modernize deployed DoD SATCOM terminals.

·       Performs formal system testing activities for a particular project or subset of a larger project under supervision of more experienced Contractor test personnel. Participates in support of user requirements for simple to moderately complex software/hardware applications under the direction of the Contractor's Senior Test Engineer.

·       Executes defined test cases and procedures as detailed in the test documentation. Assists with the collection of data and technical information used in the development of test documentation.

·       Assists in the development of test data to be used in performing required tests. Documents test results in the proper logs and/or tracking systems.

·       Participates in selected phases of risk management assessment and software/hardware development under the direction of more experienced Contractor personnel.

·       Participates in the development of test scripts and ensures proper execution of those test scripts.

·       Ensures that test designs and documentation support selected customer, agency or industry standards and timelines.

·       Ensures that testing conclusions and recommendations are supported by test results.

·       Conducts or assists in the analysis of test results and documents conclusions.

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Related DoD/Army Acquisition process experience

·        Experience with Strategic SATCOM systems.

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred

·        Knowledge and proven experience with all automated vulnerability scan tools, such as Retina and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution

SECURITY CLEARANCE

·        Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

TRAVEL

•   Some travel may be required