{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"51fa98e2a95f5c19e129ca9b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/51fa98e2a95f5c19e129ca9b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/51fa98e2a95f5c19e129ca9b","title":"SATCOM Terminals Systems Engineer","description":"We are seeking a Navy SATCOM Terminals Systems Engineer with 8 or more years of experience in military satellite communications, protected SATCOM, and DoD acquisition engineering. The engineer will support the Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) program and contribute to protected SATCOM modernization initiatives essential to the Navy’s strategic communications mission.\nThe ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of AEHF/ESS/WGS/PATS protected SATCOM, terminal-system integration, and ground/space segment interoperability. This role involves working closely with Navy program offices, government stakeholders, and industry partners to participate in design reviews, analyze technical requirements, and ensure protected SATCOM terminal capabilities meet mission needs.\n\nProvide protected SATCOM technical expertise to the Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) program.\nParticipate in technical and milestone reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR, providing engineering analysis and recommendations.\nSupport testing and integration between NMT and current/future protected SATCOM constellations.\nEvaluate technical specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and system performance requirements to support government decision-making.\nDevelop and present analysis on interoperability, protected waveform behavior, resiliency, and mission capability.\nIdentify potential improvements to existing terminal capabilities through software or minor hardware updates.\nApply MILSATCOM system expertise to identify technical risks and ensure protected SATCOM mission continuity.\nFacilitate technical communication with Navy program offices, space segment developers, NSA, USSF, and industry partners.\nSupport systems engineering processes consistent with DoD/DoN standards, including integration, verification, validation, and SETR participation.\nConduct modernization assessments, trade studies, requirements traceability, and change management for SATCOM terminal systems.\nCollaborate with engineering teams to design, integrate, test, and sustain NMT and ancillary SATCOM systems throughout the lifecycle.\n\n8+ years of experience in military satellite communications or related systems engineering.\nTechnical experience with protected MILSATCOM, specifically AEHF, ESS, and PATS.\nDemonstrated participation in SRR/PDR/CDR-level reviews for major acquisition programs.\nAbility to analyze satellite terminal specifications, protected waveform operations, and ground system requirements.\nUnderstanding of joint strategic communications architectures, CONOPs, and operational use cases.\nExperience documenting technical risks, opportunities, and recommended mitigations.\nExcellent communication skills for conveying complex technical issues to engineering and program management personnel.\nActive Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.\nExperience supporting DoD SATCOM or C4I systems.\nKnowledge of DoD acquisition process and SETR requirements.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office tools and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.\n\nDegree in engineering or a related technical field.\nExperience supporting PMW/A 170, NMT, or Military SATCOM programs.\nUnderstanding of engineering principles, protected waveform behavior, and terminal-constellation interoperability.\nJoin us in shaping the future of satellite communication technology!\nPay: $150,000.00 - $235,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Required)\nExperience:\nMILSATCOM: 8 years (Preferred)\nSecurity clearance:\nSecret (Required)\nWillingness to travel:\n25% (Preferred)\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92110","company":"Resolutedefensesystemsengineeringinc","rawCompany":"resolutedefensesystemsengineeringinc","city":"San Diego","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-12T13:27:48.815Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1241.01","title":"Telecommunications Engineering Specialists","slug":"telecommunications-engineering-specialists"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"517410","title":"Satellite Telecommunications","slug":"satellite-telecommunications"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"517810","title":"All Other Telecommunications","slug":"all-other-telecommunications"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"SATCOM Terminals Systems Engineer","description":"We are seeking a Navy SATCOM Terminals Systems Engineer with 8 or more years of experience in military satellite communications, protected SATCOM, and DoD acquisition engineering. The engineer will support the Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) program and contribute to protected SATCOM modernization initiatives essential to the Navy’s strategic communications mission.\nThe ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of AEHF/ESS/WGS/PATS protected SATCOM, terminal-system integration, and ground/space segment interoperability. This role involves working closely with Navy program offices, government stakeholders, and industry partners to participate in design reviews, analyze technical requirements, and ensure protected SATCOM terminal capabilities meet mission needs.\n\nProvide protected SATCOM technical expertise to the Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) program.\nParticipate in technical and milestone reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR, providing engineering analysis and recommendations.\nSupport testing and integration between NMT and current/future protected SATCOM constellations.\nEvaluate technical specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and system performance requirements to support government decision-making.\nDevelop and present analysis on interoperability, protected waveform behavior, resiliency, and mission capability.\nIdentify potential improvements to existing terminal capabilities through software or minor hardware updates.\nApply MILSATCOM system expertise to identify technical risks and ensure protected SATCOM mission continuity.\nFacilitate technical communication with Navy program offices, space segment developers, NSA, USSF, and industry partners.\nSupport systems engineering processes consistent with DoD/DoN standards, including integration, verification, validation, and SETR participation.\nConduct modernization assessments, trade studies, requirements traceability, and change management for SATCOM terminal systems.\nCollaborate with engineering teams to design, integrate, test, and sustain NMT and ancillary SATCOM systems throughout the lifecycle.\n\n8+ years of experience in military satellite communications or related systems engineering.\nTechnical experience with protected MILSATCOM, specifically AEHF, ESS, and PATS.\nDemonstrated participation in SRR/PDR/CDR-level reviews for major acquisition programs.\nAbility to analyze satellite terminal specifications, protected waveform operations, and ground system requirements.\nUnderstanding of joint strategic communications architectures, CONOPs, and operational use cases.\nExperience documenting technical risks, opportunities, and recommended mitigations.\nExcellent communication skills for conveying complex technical issues to engineering and program management personnel.\nActive Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.\nExperience supporting DoD SATCOM or C4I systems.\nKnowledge of DoD acquisition process and SETR requirements.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office tools and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.\n\nDegree in engineering or a related technical field.\nExperience supporting PMW/A 170, NMT, or Military SATCOM programs.\nUnderstanding of engineering principles, protected waveform behavior, and terminal-constellation interoperability.\nJoin us in shaping the future of satellite communication technology!\nPay: $150,000.00 - $235,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Required)\nExperience:\nMILSATCOM: 8 years (Preferred)\nSecurity clearance:\nSecret (Required)\nWillingness to travel:\n25% (Preferred)\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92110","datePosted":"2026-08-12T13:27:48.815Z","dateModified":"2026-08-12T13:27:48.815Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Resolutedefensesystemsengineeringinc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"San Diego","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"51fa98e2a95f5c19e129ca9b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/51fa98e2a95f5c19e129ca9b"}}