Principal Satellite Solutions Architect - Peraton
Herndon, VA
About the Job
Responsibilities
Peraton is currently hiring a solutions engineer within the Federal Government arena with a focus on Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM). The COMSATCOM engineer as part of a program team and will support a government client in developing COMSATCOM solutions to meet mission needs and integrate these solutions into an overall communications architecture. The engineer should have a proven ability to work in the Federal space, particularly DoD and Intelligence Community. It is important that the candidate have established contacts and relationships within the commercial satellite communications community and the government client community.
Responsibilities:
· Identify customer needs and drivers both technically and financially and collaborate with the program teams through customer assessments, proposal development and the delivery of effective communications.
· Independently and collaboratively, develop solutions to complex problems based on customer needs and requirements.
· Configure, operate, and effectively interpret results from test equipment including Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, and LAN and WAN test sets.
· Develop strategies and options to address requirements
· Analyze and interpret technical products including gain grids, contour maps, link budgets, sun outages, etc.
· Perform feasibility analysis to develop value for customer solutions
· Learn new communications technologies and apply as needed to resolve problems
· Develop and maintain trusting and collaborative technical customer relationships, both internally and externally
Qualifications
Requirements:
· 15 or more years related work experience with a majority related to technical and engineering solutions in US Government market for COMSATCOM solutions
· At least 10-years relevant experience in communication system development, satellite ground segment, and/or system integration, experience in capacity management and/or systems engineering and/or other engineering functions.
· A degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering OR demonstrated experience
· Knowledge on the specifications and differences between various satellite frequency bands (L, C, Ku-band, etc.) and the qualities of on each signal band in various applications
· Advanced knowledge of digital network communications and RF signal theory and digital satellite network architectures, in-depth knowledge of VSAT networks and platforms and network protocols.
· Demonstrated experience responding to and complying with Federal solicitations and RFIs.
· Established relationships with government SATCOM program offices (e.g., CSCO, DTS-PO, US SOCOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, CENTCOM, INDOPACOM)
Additional desired skills:
· Prior military experience or experience working directly for federal government agencies
· Hands on experience in deploying satellite systems. Able to walk a novice through setups for tests, demos, and remote deployments.
· Technical experience with 5G wireless and wired communications
SECURITY CLEARANCE - This position requires a current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance
Benefits: Our comprehensive Benefits and Beyond package is designed to support every aspect of your health, wealth, self and beyond.
- Health- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSAs and FSAs, and supplemental health options to keep you and your family healthy all year long.
- Well-being- We strive to support your overall well-being – including emotional, financial, social/community, and physical wellness programs.
- PTO & holidays- Our PTO programs helps you take the time in the ways that matter most. With 20 days a year of accrued PTO, 6 paid federal holidays, 4 floating holidays, and a flexible approach, Peraton Labs avidly supports a healthy work/life balance.
- Retirement- All regular employees are eligible to participate in Peraton’s 401(k) retirement savings plan through Fidelity. Peraton will match 100% of the first 4% you contribute, and 50% of the next 2% you contribute. All contributions are 100% vested after two years of service.
- Career Development- We are invested in your future, and pride ourselves on providing best-in-class training to our team through Skillsoft e-Learning Suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance for career path-related courses at accredited institutions.
- TA and Student Loan Refinancing- Peraton provides tuition and training assistance for its employees, in addition to access to a student loan refinancing service and 529 plan through tuition.io to support your continued education aspirations.
Peraton Overview
Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.