Join us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking a TACSATCOM Subject Matter Expert to support SDA’s mission. Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrated experience with communications theory, link budgets, hardware / software components that make up communications systems
• Provide technical oversight of an advanced satellite communications system
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the development of advanced waveforms, technical trade studies, verification of requirements and testing programs.
• Plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects
• Recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations
• Able  to stratify resources against approved program; plan present, and execute budgets; analyze budget impacts on programs and forecast long-term funding requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
• 10+ years in aerospace, space or defense industries
• Experience with satellite communication payloads, user terminals and the integration of the two
• Active TS/SCI clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob

• Master's degree in engineering or science discipline