Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer 🏆

L3Harris Technologies

Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer 💰 Salary: $100,000 - 145,000 per year

At L3Harris Technologies we are looking for a System engineer!

🛠️ Our tech stack

Cisco, Hardware, Support, Network, Security, System

📝 Rquirements

  • Experience with Department of Defense or government SATCOM initiatives.
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline (Masters degree preferred).
  • At least 6 years of relevant SATCOM experience with a Bachelors degree or 4 years with a Masters degree.
  • Understanding of encryption, COMSEC/Cybersecurity protocols within SATCOM systems.
  • Solid knowledge of RF theory, digital communications, network protocols, and signal processing.
  • Ability to design and analyze link budgets and RF propagation models.
  • Proven experience with SATCOM systems integration, network management, and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with SATCOM hardware (modems, antennas, amplifiers, switches) and relevant industry standards, as well as SATCOM waveform standards (e.g., DVB-S2, MIL-STD-188-165A).
  • Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

👩💻👨💻 Your responsibilities are

  • Design, develop, and oversee comprehensive SATCOM systems, such as ground stations, modems, antennas, and RF components.
  • Establish system architecture, specifications, and interface requirements.
  • Create link budgets, network diagrams, and performance models for systems.
  • Integrate and set up SATCOM hardware and software solutions.
  • Conduct system-level tests, troubleshoot, and optimize coverage and reliability.
  • Assist in proposal writing, cost estimation, and technical solution presentations.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design notes, protocols, and testing procedures.
  • Collaborate with project managers, software developers, hardware engineers, and clients to meet project goals.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and security protocols.
  • Provide technical support and training to both internal team members and external stakeholders.

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Category: System Developer / Engineer

Location address: Eagle Trail, Waco, United States

Salary: $100,000 - 145,000 per year

Benefits & perks that we offer

L3Harris Technologies - More about us and the role:

We at L3Harris are dedicated to attracting and nurturing top-tier talent who are truly passionate about their work. Our team is united by a common dedication to our clients missions and their personal professional advancement. We foster an inclusive and engaging work atmosphere, designed to empower our employees and promote a healthy work-life balance. Based in Waco, Texas, we are a leading disruptor in defense technology, providing end-to-end solutions that span space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in support of national security. We look forward to finding individuals who share our commitment to excellence and community engagement.

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