Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Support acquisition, engineering, sustainment, operations, and management of a DoD or DoW satellite communication system .

Posted 11/9/2026full-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 supporting DoD or DoW SATCOM systems engineering, project management, and technical integration. Proficient in developing systems architecture documentation and leading multidisciplinary engineering tasks while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

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SATCOM Systems EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical IntegrationDoD Acquisition ProcessSystems Architecture Documentation

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Hard Skills

Requirements AnalysisDesignIntegrationTestFieldingSustainmentTechnical RefreshConfiguration ManagementTechnical Change ControlIP Networking Technologies

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

DoDAFDISNSATCOM GatewaysTeleport Capabilities

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret ClearanceINCOSE CertificationPMI CertificationDAWIA Certification

Industry Keywords

Military SATCOM Mission AreasWideband CommunicationsNarrowband CommunicationsProtected Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support acquisition, engineering, sustainment, operations, and management of a DoD or DoW satellite communication system
Support the client and drive technical integration and alignment across multiple programs for the Teleport Program Office
Develop SATCOM systems and network architecture documentation, including systems capability description documents, engineering plans, engineering change requests, and enterprise architectures
Perform project management and systems engineering activities for a large Program Management Office and varied contract portfolio
Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the SATCOM community
Participate in technical working groups
Prepare clear, high-quality technical and programmatic briefings for senior government leaders
Provide subject matter expertise for DoD architectural development, modernization strategies, and sustainment planning to enhance Teleport capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience supporting the system and project lifecycles, including requirements analysis, acquisition planning, design, integration, test, fielding, sustainment, and technical refresh
8+ years of experience supporting DoD or DoW SATCOM systems engineering, architecture, integration, or technical project delivery involving DISN, SATCOM gateways, or Teleport capabilities
Experience managing project scope, schedule, resources, dependencies, risks, issues, actions, and stakeholder communications in a matrixed environment
Experience assessing SATCOM architectures and hardware limitations, evaluating alternatives, and translating technical findings into executable scope, schedules, milestones, and recommendations
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering tasks or workstreams for SATCOM systems composed of multiple components, subsystems, interfaces, and stakeholder organizations
Experience leading technical working groups and preparing concise technical and programmatic briefings for senior leaders
Knowledge of the DoD or DoW acquisition process, systems engineering practices, and military SATCOM mission areas, including wideband, narrowband, and protected communications
Knowledge of DoDAF, SATCOM, IP networking technologies, requirements management, configuration management, and technical change control
Secret clearance required
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or Project Management
Experience supporting a DoD or DoW CIO, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Military Service, or Defense Agency organization
Experience developing and managing systems engineering and project documentation
Ability to coordinate and consolidate disparate engineering efforts across government, contractor, and mission partners
Master’s degree and INCOSE, PMI, or DAWIA certifications are nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life benefits
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 process