Secret Sr. SATCOM Engineer

Post Date

Jun 06, 2025

Location

Aberdeen Proving Ground,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

21005
US
Aug 11, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

BAL-785732

Pay Rate

$38 - $48 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior SATCOM Engineer to support the development and integration of current and future satellite communications (SATCOM) systems within a complex DoD network. Working in a collaborative lab environment, youll contribute to areas such as modulation, link budgets, antennas, waveforms, and baseband networking. The ideal candidate brings experience with Army tactical networks and SATCOM modems, along with a strong understanding of Electronic Warfare (EW) threats and systems engineering practices. This role emphasizes policy and compliance, requiring the maintenance of technical documentation and alignment with evolving standards. Youll lead other SATCOM engineers, provide technical direction, support architecture design and evaluations, and guide systems through policy-driven lifecycle milestones.

Compensation:

$45hr to $65hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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Required Skills & Experience

-Active Secret Clearence Required
-Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of experience in SATCOM engineering
-Experience maintaining SATCOM documentation and guiding systems through policy-driven processes and compliance standards.
-Extensive knowledge of SATCOM technologies: modulation, coding, RF equipment, antennas, and waveforms.
-Proven experience in systems engineering and SATCOM system design for both military and commercial systems.
-Familiarity with Military Standards (MIL-STDs) and certification processes.
-Experience with tactical SATCOM modems: Protected SATCOM Modems, iDirect, Viasat, Linkway, and Network Centric Waveform (NCW) and their functionality.
-Ability to lead integrated project teams and effectively coordinate between program offices, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Knowledge of Electronic Warfare (EW) Threats against SATCOM systems under management.
-Strong analytical skills for system performance evaluation and issue resolution.
-Familiar with the commercial SATCOM industry: multi-orbit (LEO/MEO/GEO)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.