Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Lead systems engineering efforts to deliver enterprise SATCOM capabilities .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $86,900 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in DoD SATCOM systems engineering, including architecture design, integration, and lifecycle management. Proven ability to lead engineering efforts, optimize performance, and develop next-generation SATCOM capabilities.

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DoD SATCOM Systems EngineeringSystems Lifecycle ManagementArchitecture DesignTechnical Project DevelopmentINCOSE CSEP Certification

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringArchitecture DesignIntegrationRequirements AnalysisTechnical RefreshTestingFieldingSustainmentCost OptimizationPerformance Risk Mitigation

Soft Skills

CoordinationConsolidation

Tools & Technologies

DoDAFSATCOM TechnologiesIP Network Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

INCOSE CSEPASEP Certification

Industry Keywords

DoDSATCOMDISNSATCOM GatewayTeleportEnterprise SystemsMilitary SystemsEngineering Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead systems engineering efforts to deliver enterprise SATCOM capabilities
Shape future SATCOM systems for a worldwide network of SATCOM facilities
Design and develop systems supporting multifaceted critical data for tactical and strategic users
Evolve SATCOM systems with advanced technology solutions
Work across the systems engineering lifecycle, including acquisition, engineering, sustainment, operations, and management
Develop next-generation SATCOM capabilities
Coordinate and consolidate disparate design efforts for enterprise SATCOM systems
Optimize cost, schedule, performance risks, and mitigation plans
Participate in technical project design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience with DoD end-to-end SATCOM systems engineering and architecture design or integration for DISN, SATCOM Gateway, or Teleport capabilities
8+ years of experience with DoD system lifecycle activities such as acquisition, requirements analysis, engineering, design, integration, sustainment, or technical refresh
8+ years of experience assessing SATCOM system architectures and hardware limitations, defining and selecting new concepts and approaches, and designing, developing, and implementing systems
8+ years of experience leading engineering tasks associated with the development, design, or integration of SATCOM systems comprised of multiple components and subsystems
8+ years of experience participating in technical project design and development, testing, fielding, and sustainment
Knowledge of the DoD systems acquisition process and systems engineering requirements for military SATCOM systems
Knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), SATCOM, and IP network technologies
Ability to coordinate and consolidate disparate design efforts for an enterprise SATCOM system while optimizing cost, schedule, performance risks, and mitigation plans
Secret clearance required
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or IT field
Experience at the DoD CIO, Joint Staff, combatant command, service, or agency level is a plus
Experience developing systems engineering documentation is a plus
INCOSE CSEP or ASEP Certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Identity verification and fraud protection processes