Noblis

Satellite Communications Systems Engineer

Noblis$146K — $228K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph required.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in satellite communications engineering, preferably within defense or intelligence sectors.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% within the U.S.
  • Physical capability to lift 30 lbs and perform tasks involving walking, bending, and driving.

Responsibilities

  • Lead R&D for novel satellite communication technologies in national security applications.
  • Perform system-level analysis, including link budget calculations and simulations for performance optimization.
  • Integrate satellite communications with ground stations and mobile platforms.
  • Analyze and resolve technical issues in deployed systems, focusing on RF interference and encryption.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation and compliance records.
  • Support field testing and operational deployment of satellite communications systems.
  • Deliver technical briefings and training to stakeholders and end-users.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
  • Financial and retirement benefits.
  • Paid leave and professional development opportunities.
  • Tuition assistance for further education.
  • Work-life balance support programs.
  • Recognition for exceptional performance through award programs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Noblis ESI is seeking a Satellite Communications Systems Engineer to support mission-critical communications for national security and intelligence operations located in Chantilly, VA.

You will conduct research, develop innovative solutions, and analyze advanced satellite communication systems to enable design, development, and integration for secure, reliable data, voice, or video transmissions.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Lead research and development of novel satellite communication technologies for national security applications.
  • Perform system-level analysis, link budget calculations, and simulations to optimize performance under operational constraints.
  • Integrate satellite communications with ground stations, mobile platforms, and other defense assets.
  • Analyze and resolve technical issues in deployed systems, including RF interference and encryption challenges.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including government and contractor personnel, to ensure mission success.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system architectures, and compliance records.
  • Support field testing, validation, and operational deployment of satellite communications hardware and software.
  • Provide technical briefings and training to stakeholders and end-users.

Required Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years or more of experience in satellite communications engineering, preferably supporting defense or intelligence programs.
  • Travel up to 10% within US.
  • Lift up to 30 lbs, walk, bend, drive.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Satellite Communications, or related discipline.
  • Expertise in RF and microwave system design, signal processing, and satellite network engineering.
  • Experience in investigating and documenting existing system architectures for defense platforms.
  • Subject matter expertise in advanced system concepts related to aerospace, spacecraft, or military communications.
  • Experience with DoD acquisition processes and documentation.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, 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, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $146,200.00 - USD $228,400.00 /Yr.

About Noblis

Noblis is an American not-for-profit science, technology, and strategy organization that provides technical and advisory services to federal government clients. Noblis works in the areas of national security, intelligence, transportation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and enterprise transformation. Noblis was created in 1996 when Mitretek Systems Inc. was split into two separate entities. The other entity became known as Noblis ESI. Noblis has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the Washington, D.C. area by the Washington Business Journal and the Washingtonian.
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Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1996

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