Top 61 satcom engineer Jobs in arlington, va

OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Peraton —Herndon, VA
- $104,000 - $166,000 a year
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
NETWORK ENGINEER
Peraton —Laurel, MD
- $112,000 - $179,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 11+ years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
SATCOM Engineer III
CACI —Virginia
- $86,600 - $181,800 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
Principal or Sr Principal Field Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Chantilly, VA
- $94,200 - $176,300 a year
- Extended hours
- Up to 50% travel
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Technical Lead
Zetier —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Management
- Windows
- APIs
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Mid-Level CNO Software Engineer
Zetier —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Windows
- APIs
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Senior Space Systems Engineer
QinetiQ US —Arlington, VA
- Email
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
Avionics Systems Architect, UAS Programs
Atropos —Arlington, VA
- $160,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
Principal CNO Software Engineer
Zetier —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Windows
- APIs
- Senior level
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Network Protocol Developer & Analyst Engineer
The MITRE Corporation —McLean, VA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
Senior Network Engineer - Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN)
Age Solutions —Alexandria, VA
- From $100,000 a year
- Azure
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
NOC Support Engineer
Inmarsat Government, Inc —Reston, VA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- System design
- Mid-level
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Communications Engineer
K2 Group, Inc. —Fort Belvoir, VA
- Full-time
- Research
- 3 years
- Training & development
NLCC Communications Engineer
The MITRE Corporation —Springfield, VA
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
Systems Test Engineer
Cubic Corporation —Ashburn, VA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Military
- System design
- Research
Cybersecurity Engineer ~ Software Defined Perimeter
Rubicon Grp, LLC —Alexandria, VA
- Full-time
- System design
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Software Systems Engineer
SOSi —Falls Church, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Computer Science
- System design
- Office
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Systems Engineer
Cubic Corporation —Ashburn, VA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Military
- System design
- Research
Sr. Systems and Test Engineer
Inmarsat Government, Inc —Reston, VA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Opportunities for advancement
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Cyber Engineer (Hybrid- Aberdeen, Maryland)
Fairwinds Technologies, L —Silver Spring, MD
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
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OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Peraton -
Herndon, VA

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Job Details

$104,000 - $166,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Optics
Analytics

Full Job Description

ABOUT PERATON

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ready to make an impact! Join Peraton in advancing national security through innovative Satellite Communications (SATCOM) ground terminal solutions. As a trusted partner in defense and space technologies, Peraton delivers the systems and services that keep our nation connected.

Peraton is seeking an Optical Communications Systems Engineering (SE) Expert to support the design, development, integration, and optimization of optical communication systems for SATCOM projects. In this role, you will provide technical expertise in laser-based, free-space optical communications and related technologies, ensure compliance with DoD guidelines, and collaborate across teams to drive project success. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge in free space optical communications systems, with strong analytical and communication skills.

The Optical Communications SE will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

Developing concepts of operations for optical SATCOM ground terminal systems.
Reviewing, developing, analyzing, and allocating requirements for free-space optical communication links and ground terminals.
Developing and exercising performance models, including link budget analysis, atmospheric turbulence modeling, pointing/acquisition/tracking simulations, and mitigation techniques (e.g., adaptive optics, wavefront correction).
Providing technical guidance on deploying optical SATCOM systems, including optical ground terminals, wavefront correction, acquisition, tracking, and pointing (ATP) mechanisms, and atmospheric mitigation strategies.
Supporting the integration of optical ground terminals into SATCOM architectures, collaborating with engineering teams on system design, testing, and validation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or related field.
Must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Five or more years of professional experience in optical communications, photonics, or related fields, with focus on free-space optical systems and ground terminal applications.
Proficient in free-space optical system modeling and link analysis.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex technical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
U.S. Citizenship Required.

Desired Qualifications:

Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a closely related field is highly desirable.
Knowledge of optical communication challenges and mitigations, including atmospheric mitigation, pointing, acquisition and tracking, and link analysis.
Exposure to SATCOM or defense-related optical communication projects, particularly involving ground terminals.
Experience with DoD lifecycle management processes for SATCOM systems from engineering design, integration and test to deployment, operations and sustainment.

DETAILS

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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