SATCOM Systems Engineer
Summary
Systems engineer supporting a DoD customer's SATCOM systems at Fort Belvoir, VA on a hybrid schedule (2 days on site, 3 remote). Focuses on upgrading and modernizing deployed DoD SATCOM terminals, executing formal system testing, documenting results, and vulnerability scanning with tools like Retina and ACAS. Active DoD Secret clearance required.
SATCOM SYSTEMS ENGINEER
The Systems Engineer will support our DoD customer and its SATCOM systems at Fort Belvoir, VA. The work schedule is hybrid, generally 2 days on site and 3 days remote.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provides systems engineering expertise required to upgrade and modernize deployed DoD SATCOM terminals.
· Performs formal system testing activities for a particular project or subset of a larger project under supervision of more experienced Contractor test personnel. Participates in support of user requirements for simple to moderately complex software/hardware applications under the direction of the Contractor's Senior Test Engineer.
· Executes defined test cases and procedures as detailed in the test documentation. Assists with the collection of data and technical information used in the development of test documentation.
· Assists in the development of test data to be used in performing required tests. Documents test results in the proper logs and/or tracking systems.
· Participates in selected phases of risk management assessment and software/hardware development under the direction of more experienced Contractor personnel.
· Participates in the development of test scripts and ensures proper execution of those test scripts.
· Ensures that test designs and documentation support selected customer, agency or industry standards and timelines.
· Ensures that testing conclusions and recommendations are supported by test results.
· Conducts or assists in the analysis of test results and documents conclusions.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Related DoD/Army Acquisition process experience
· Experience with Strategic SATCOM systems.
· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
· Knowledge and proven experience with all automated vulnerability scan tools, such as Retina and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution
SECURITY CLEARANCE
· Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
TRAVEL
Some travel may be required
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