SATCOM Engineer

Satcom Engineer

Long-term contract with potential to convert

Onsite in San Diego, CA

The ideal candidate will serve as a thought leader for the entire system and represent the teams technical approach to the customer. Daily responsibilities include developing a SATCOM terminal that must seamlessly integrate into an existing system. The role requires someone capable of architecting systems that encompass space segments from commercial vendors, ground segments provided by the government, and the developed terminal segment to ensure compatibility of all elements. This person has extensive experience in SATCOM radio and antenna technologies as well as a thorough understanding of platforms and payloads. Collaboration with commercial satellite companies and government entities is essential to ensure all components function cohesively. This position is focused on leading systems engineering efforts without personnel management duties.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Eligible for DoD secret clearance
• Bachelors degree in engineering or other related field
• 15-20 years of systems engineering experience with at least 10 in SATCOM systems engineering specifically building the satellite terminal and the system to communicate with the terminal
• Experience with ASOS, Parabolics, and SATCOM wave forms
• Experience with AEHF (advanced extremely high frequency) and PTW (protected tactical) waveforms
• Experience with geosynchronous orbit satellites

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Masters in engineering or other related field
• Previous experience working for space internet provider

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.