SATCOM Engineer, Senior

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

SATCOM Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable organizations to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and sof tware, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs. As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in SATCOM to support the nation’s defense and resp ond to evolving adversaries. You’ll troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems. Your knowledge of equipment and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in SATCOM, you’ll serve as a t rus ted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curio sit y and knowledge of industry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security missions. Further your career with us as we help protect our warfighter's communications! Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: Experience in all aspects of transmission, including modulation and coding, link budget s, radio frequency equipment, antennas, waveforms, blockage mitigation, and algorithms or protocols Experience with supporting analysis of system performance, throughput, and response time, analysis of operational requirements, and system load ing A bility to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex SATCOM system issues Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience with tactical SATCOM integration engineering functions, or 10 years of experience with tactical SATCOM integration engineering functions in lieu of a degree Nice If You Have: Experience with DoD executive offices, program managers, or project managers Knowledge of Army organization structure and Unit Task Organization concepts Knowledge of systems engineering met hods and processes to perform SATCOM system analysis and evaluations for both commer cia l and military systems Ability to analyze issues and propose appropriate resolutions Ability to provide in-depth technical assessments and analysis of activities within and between programs Ability to support the design of system architectures, terminals, waveforms, and access protocols Ability to support design reviews and perform evaluations of satellite and terminal contractor designs Ability to translate complex technical issues into meaningful terms f or other s involved Ability to effectively coordinate within and outside of the program management office Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills Clearance : Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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