Satellite Communications Specialist

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Satellite Communications Specialist in El Segundo, CA

Responsibilities of the Satellite Communications Specialist include:

• Architect, analyze, implement, validate, and optimize emerging, state of the art SATCOM technologies (e.g., laser optical communication, phased array antennas, advanced modulation techniques) for end-to-end communications between USSF Satellite Operations Centers (SOC) and space vehicles.
• Provide technical oversight of development efforts (i.e., design, development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, production and sustainment), whether they are traditional acquisition methods (e.g., waterfall, spiral) or agile/prototype.
• Develop operational concepts, requirements, and architectural designs; evolve system architectures, conduct and analyze requirements flow down, propose verification methodologies and risk mitigation approaches for communications solutions.
• Provide architectural guidance for cloud-based network infrastructure.
• Coordinate with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and commercial providers to establish terrestrial communications between the SOC and SATCOM Ground Entry Points.
• Perform network assessments and impact analyses to ensure robustness and security.
• Ensure network solutions meet accreditation requirements.

Qualifications for the Satellite Communications Specialist include:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field and nine (9) years or more experience with: Optics, photonics, electrical engineering, and hands-on experience in communications systems design, building, and testing.Free-space optical communications systems, digital communications systems, link budgets, and relevant software tools.Cloud-based solutions and cloud architecture (e.g., Ground Segment as a Service, Antenna as a Service).Network protocols and security (e.g., TCP, UDP, QAM, OFDM, FEC, AES).Transmission Security (TRANSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

Desired Skills:

• Advanced degree in engineering, science or related technical field, with at least seven (7) years’ experience.
• Experience within the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area.
• Experience working in development environment and, or U.S. Government weapons system program office.
• Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, etc.).

Compensation for the Satellite Communications Specialist include:

·Salary: $,-$, **Depending on Experience and Education Level**

·Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays

This job opens for applications on 7//. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least days from the posting date

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