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11d ago

Specialist, Technical Support Engineer (COMSAT Analyst / Planner)

L3Harris Technologies Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO

11d ago

$64k - $118k/yr Full time Communications Systems Satellite Communications Specialist

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Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Technical Support Engineer (COMSAT Analyst / Planner) to deliver operations and planning support for the WSOTS II Contract supporting the Commercial C-SSE.

Responsibilities

Provide planning, definition, implementation, and operational management of global COMSATCOM communications systems to improve flexibility and effectiveness of global SATCOM support.
Deliver planning services for transmissions management, control, and coordination across all Commercial frequency spectrums, including all Commercial SATCOM systems in use.
Use an integrated systems approach to support developing, implementing, testing, planning, and managing SATCOM capabilities.
Support SATCOM Operational Manager (SOM) and Consolidated SATCOM Systems Expert (C-SSE) functions as described in CJCSI 6250.01 Series.
Support on-orbit and future SATCOM systems and provide day-to-day operational management of DOW-owned and leased SATCOM resources for authorized users.
Perform technical analysis supporting DoD COMSATCOM operations and planning, management, and control activities.
Conduct supportability analyses covering planning and managing requirements, including user requirements and payload requirements across legacy to future systems.
Enter and maintain information in SATCOM planning and management tools, including SATCOM Database Management Tool (SDB-MT), JSMPS, JIST, successor systems, and related documents.
Coordinate with CCMDs and other SATCOM users to assess availability of Commercial SATCOM requirements supporting current and future operations, OPLANs, CONPLANs, and optimization of SATCOM resources for priority missions.
Develop new operational management, planning, and control system tools.
Perform trend analysis and operational deficiency assessments in support of COMSATCOM operations and management.
Assist with COMSATCOM constellation health and welfare monitoring activities.
Support mitigation, resolution, and recovery from satellite anomalies.
Provide EMI support to mitigate, resolve, and recover from COMSATCOM interference, including EMI resolution and coordination activities.
Maintain contingency plans to optimize the COMSATCOM constellation.
Provide technical input for constellation reconfiguration activities.
Review COMSATCOM priorities and prepare inputs to priority monitoring lists for military monitoring and geographic location resources to protect highest priority SATCOM networks.
Advise and assist with revising plans, policies, and documentation to reflect future changes in COMSATCOM and Commercial satellite payload requirements.
Conduct periodic review of instructions for current applicability and accuracy as changes occur to the space, control, and terminal segments and as oversight and direction are issued to the COMSATCOM COI.
Post, edit, and maintain content on the CFSCC SPACE SATCOM website and related SATCOM planning tools.
Provide COMSATCOM subject matter expertise and document findings.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and minimum 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree: minimum 8 years of prior related experience.
One (1) year of relevant experience or education in communication principles and SATCOM theory.
Three (3) years of operational experience with Commercial or Military SATCOM systems.
One (1) year of relevant experience with SATCOM apportionment planning and allocation processes, including consideration of ground, space, and control networks, and operational control of sub-networks for apportioned SATCOM resources.
Relative knowledge of intelligence capabilities, processes, and tasking mechanisms needed to support Government efforts for performance of SATCOM Interference tasks.

Technologies

SATCOM Database Management Tool (SDB-MT)
Joint Satellite Communications Management and Planning System (JSMPS)
Joint Integrated SATCOM Tool (JIST)
Joint SATCOM Management Enterprise (JSME)
Enterprise Management and Control (EM&C)
SATCOM Ordering, Management & Situational Awareness Tools (SOMSAT)
Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution (JSIR)

Benefits

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (onsite)

Salary: USD 63,500 - 117,500 per year

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11d ago

RF Communications Engineer

Leidos Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

11d ago

$87k - $157k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Aerospace Electrical Engineering Communications Systems

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Job Description

Leidos is seeking an RF Communications Engineer to support the HALTV lunar terrain vehicle program and other initiatives. The position focuses on integrating, qualifying, and testing RF communications hardware to enable seamless operational systems, with work spanning RF simulation and electromagnetic compatibility testing through end-to-end verification.

Role Focus

Integrate and qualify RF communications hardware for a lunar terrain vehicle system and supporting equipment.
Conduct RF simulation and analysis, electromagnetic compatibility testing, and system-level verification.
Convert high-level product development strategies into system requirement specifications.

Responsibilities

Support the Leidos Space Platforms Portfolio in the development of a lunar terrain vehicle system and support equipment.
Serve as the primary owner for subsystem integration, qualification, and testing of RF communications hardware into a seamless operational system.
Perform expertise-driven work in RF simulation analysis, subsystem-level testing, electromagnetic compatibility testing, and end-to-end system verification.
Translate product strategy into system requirement specifications.
Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop lower-level detailed requirements.
Contribute to engineering design dispositions and coordinate resolution of documentation discrepancies with Lunar Outpost and other team members.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
5+ years of experience in roles aligned with design, integration, testing, and/or modification of human-rated aerospace systems communications hardware with an engineering company or system integrator.
Experience developing RF link budgets, plus hardware experience with space-based transceivers, antennas, and amplifiers.
Hands-on RF simulation and analysis experience using tools such as HFSS, CST Studio Suite, ADS, or equivalent electromagnetic simulation software.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, North Alabama, AL area.
US Citizenship.
Must possess (and maintain) a Final Secret Clearance, or meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Tools and Technologies

HFSS, CST Studio Suite, ADS
CCSDS, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax
WPA2, WPA3
Altium Designer
Systems Tool Kit (STK), E3Expert, GEMACS
MATLAB/Simulink
VNA, VSG, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers

Security Requirements

Candidate must be a US Citizen.
Candidate must possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 (annual)
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Travel

10-20% travel as necessary

Location and Posting Date

Location: Huntsville, AL (onsite)

Original Posting: October 15, 2026

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11d ago

F-35 Communications Engineer, Senior

ACT1 Federal Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

11d ago

$130k - $148k/yr Full time Senior Communications Communications Systems

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Job Description

ACT1 Federal seeks a Senior F-35 Communications Engineer to serve as an F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office Interoperability (IO) Subject Matter Expert. This onsite role in Arlington, VA focuses on tactical datalinks and intra-flight communications IO analytical and design expertise, supporting the F-35 IO Government Lead with primary oversight for IO-related requirements within the F-35 IO Team.

Key Responsibilities

Orchestrate interface development, implementation, and sustainment upgrades to F-35 airborne communications capabilities.
Coordinate F-35 airborne communications IO (joint tactical datalinks and communications) implementation positions with U.S. Military Services, Partner Nations, and all FMS cases.
Establish military standards compliant Link-16 requirements and F-35-unique Multi-function Advanced Data Link (MADL) message sets, including minimum data link implementation recommendations.
Validate F-35 airborne communications-related Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) and associated external IO architecture development.
Conduct systems-level IO interface assessments and provide technical inputs to ensure information exchanges and the communications interface design meet U.S. Military Services and Partner Nation IO requirements in joint and coalition operational environments.
Manage IO-related requirements documents and provide inputs to Proposed Specification Change Notices (PSCNs) to support proper integration of IO capabilities.
Work directly with F-35 Prime Contractor engineering staff to update and maintain the Operational Requirements Specification (ORS).
Support assessment activities related to U.S. Military Services and Partner Nation IO-related Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), ensuring airborne communications IO interface requirements integrate into F-35 requirements documents and contract specifications and that planned and implemented interface designs align with joint and coalition needs.
Support airborne communications IO verification test planning and execution to ensure IO-related requirements are adequately verified.
Provide IO-related verification requirements and associated C4I support inputs for the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
Prepare and/or contribute to presentations covering IO program status and accomplishments, issue identification and resolution, and verification support requirements across forums including the F-35 Operational Advisory Group, Requirements Working Group, Senior Warfighters Group, and JSF Executive Steering Board (JSEB), as well as IO Advisory Group (IAG) and Lockheed Martin IO-related reviews.
Participate in joint and Military Service-specific tactical data link governing bodies and represent the F-35 JPO in U.S. Government working group deliberations focused on establishing joint and commercial tactical communications policy.

Required Qualifications

SECRET clearance with eligibility for SAR
BA/BS degree
10 years of systems-to-systems level interface analysis experience in an engineering or technical position
4 years in a test and evaluation (developmental and/or operational) environment supporting a DoD ACAT-I Acquisition Program
6 years providing technical analysis and support for C4I digital datalinks and intra-flight communications, including Link-16/Variable Message Format (VMF), with emphasis on tactical datalink communications (including Command and Control (C2), Electronic Warfare (EW), or fighter platform communications) and associated mission planning and operational coordination
In-depth technical understanding of joint and coalition airborne communications network interfaces and associated messaging
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Ability to travel (approximately 10%)

Technology Focus

Link-16
MADL (Multi-function Advanced Data Link)
Variable Message Format (VMF)
Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation and Schedule

Salary: USD 130,000 - 148,000 per year
Schedule: Full-time (FT)
Shift: Day
Remote Type: On-site
Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City)
Category: Funded
Travel Required: N/A (noted separately from the role’s travel estimate)

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401K with employer match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Military Leave
Education, Training & Professional Development
Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

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18d ago

Communications Systems Engineer

VTG Chantilly, VA

Chantilly, VA

18d ago

Full time Communications Communications Systems Design Engineering

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Job Description

VTG is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA 20151 (onsite) to deliver systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) support for Intelligence Community (IC) R&D efforts focused on mission-critical optical and quantum communication systems.

Role Overview

In this position, you will evaluate optical and quantum communication system development across multiple levels, from components through architectures. You will support technical reviews, assessments, and risk evaluations, and contribute to planning, documentation, and programmatic acquisition activities. The work also includes engaging mission stakeholders to capture requirements and translate emerging capabilities into actionable modernization paths.

Responsibilities

Conduct technical reviews, assessments, and risk evaluations of optical and quantum communication system development at the component, subsystem, system, and architecture levels.
Assess designs and technologies such as optical terminals, free-space optical links, photonic components, entanglement-based communication architectures, and quantum-enhanced optical subsystems.
Evaluate emerging technologies and identify gaps impacting high-bandwidth space links, advanced modulation formats, pointing and tracking systems, link budgets, networking performance, and secure quantum-enabled transport architectures.
Support development of technology roadmaps, requirements, specifications, verification approaches, and transition strategies for optical and quantum system modernization.
Perform technical outreach with mission users to capture needs and evaluate the applicability of emerging optical and quantum capabilities.
Produce system engineering documentation, technical analyses, and program-level briefings to communicate findings and strategic recommendations.
Provide support for programmatic and acquisition activities, including source selections, lifecycle documentation, and system integration planning.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related discipline, and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; or PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
Experience with USG program management and acquisition lifecycle processes and documentation.
Strong interpersonal skills, verbal communication, and technical writing ability.
Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related discipline.
12+ years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in optical or quantum communication systems.
1+ year of experience supporting USG R&D acquisition processes and documentation.
Experience with space-based optical terminals, quantum optical payloads, photonic systems, or advanced quantum-enhanced communication architectures.

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1mo ago

Electrical Engineer

The MOHR Enterprises LLC Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge, LA

1mo ago Closed

$90k - $110k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering AutoCAD Bim / Revit

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 27, 2026).

Job Description

The MOHR Enterprises LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support building design projects across education, municipal, commercial, and institutional markets. This hands-on role focuses on electrical system design and the direct creation of construction-ready drawings.

Role Overview

In this position, you will advance electrical concepts through construction by producing detailed drawings and documentation. The scope includes power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems, along with technical support during coordination and construction administration.

Location and Work Style

Baton Rouge, LA (hybrid)

Salary

USD 90,000 - 110,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

Design electrical systems for building projects from concept through construction
Create drawings personally using AutoCAD and/or Revit
Develop one-lines, panel schedules, power plans, lighting layouts, and specifications
Design fire alarm, low voltage, communications, security, and access control systems
Conduct site visits, field investigations, and existing condition reviews
Support short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies
Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, structural teams, and clients
Review submittals and support construction administration
Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and technical priorities

Required Qualifications

3+ years of electrical design experience preferred
Building electrical experience within MEP, A&E, architectural engineering, or building design
Strong hands-on AutoCAD drafting and design experience
Revit MEP experience is a plus
Experience producing construction documents including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, low voltage, and panel schedules

Tools and Technologies

AutoCAD
Revit

Benefits

$90,000-$110,000+ depending on experience
Hands-on design role with room to grow into greater project ownership
Small electrical team with high visibility of your work
Collaborative MEP environment with mentorship and growth potential
Hybrid flexibility and relocation support may be considered
401(k) match
Health insurance support
Paid holidays
PTO

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1mo ago

Communications Systems Engineer - Offensive Security Engineer

SAIC Chantilly, VA

Chantilly, VA

1mo ago Closed

$160k - $200k/yr Full time Communications Systems Comsec Information Security

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 26, 2026).

Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to support onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services as an Offensive Security Engineer for an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. This position contributes to communications systems, network, and crypto acquisition efforts across multiple satellite programs.

Role Overview

The Offensive Security Engineer will provide support to a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, including systems that are on-orbit and in development. Responsibilities include acquisition support, security assessments, and technical coordination across communication, network, and crypto domains.

Responsibilities

Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity, including planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.
Build, automate, and execute testing frameworks and security assessments.
Assist in resolving red/blue team findings.
Contribute to improving cybersecurity posture against evolving threats.
Develop documentation and briefings to communicate work and study status, including briefing Government and industry stakeholders as required.
Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation.
Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to confirm content, accuracy, and sufficiency for program requirements and objectives.
Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR.
Travel is required and may occur once per month.

Requirements

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly required.
Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards.
Understanding and experience in how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested.
Familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.
Available to travel up to 25% domestically.

Education

PhD or JD

Technology

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Location and Compensation

Location: Chantilly, VA, US (onsite)

Salary: USD 160,001 - 200,000 per year

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1mo ago

Cybersecurity and Communications Systems Engineer, Senior

Bowhead Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO

1mo ago Closed

$130k - $145k/yr Full time Senior Communications Systems Information Security

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 30, 2026).

Job Description

Bowhead is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity and Communications Systems Engineer to support a customer on the PICRD II contract in Colorado Springs, CO. This onsite role focuses on planning, risk and cybersecurity assessments, and engineering solutions aligned to USSPACECOM communications and networking requirements.

Responsibilities

Support planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations.
Provide engineering and implementation solutions, including assistance with HQ USSPACECOM communications and computer requirement documents.
Examine mission requirements and help develop technical requirements for multi-level classification networks and releasable classification levels.
Collaborate with customers and users to develop and review communication system requirements.
Evaluate communication needs against existing infrastructure, determine shortfalls or excesses, and integrate communication systems to achieve interoperability.
Conduct risk assessments, cybersecurity engineering, technical security assessments, and recommend solutions.
Meet with customers and users on a recurring basis to capture needs and provide education on communication systems and the procurement process.
Participate in planning forums, briefings, conferences, and meetings to provide internal and external resource updates, and perform systems architecture, design, planning, and integration.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education requirement: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.
Ability to meet the Core and Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Tasks (KSATs) defined in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework for Work Role 651 (referenced as NIST: SP-ARC-001).
Experience maintaining security, backup, and redundancy strategies in accordance with government and accreditation standards.
Experience with operating systems including Solaris, Linux, and Windows, along with servers, VMware (various versions), and multiple versions of Mac operating systems.
Experience with configuration, installation, vulnerability identification and assessments, and security fortification of fiber and ethernet networks.
Experience developing and maintaining Communication and Information Systems Installation Records (CSIRs), Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) reports, schematic operational documentation, and systems and technical architecture drawings, including interface drawings and connectivity diagrams between equipment and various LANs, as well as configuration modifications in accordance with requirements derived from communication requirements and the system accreditation process.
Experience interacting with customers/users to develop and review communication system requirements, assess existing infrastructure for gaps or excesses, integrate systems for interoperability, and maintain a reference library of relevant policies, procedures, documents, and architectures to support planning of future communication systems.
Experience developing and reviewing Communication Requirement/Technical Solutions (CR/TS).
Experience maintaining equipment operations through Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI) and repair schedules.

Technologies

Solaris, Linux, and Windows operating systems
VMware
Mac operating systems
Fiber and ethernet networks
DoD Cyber Workforce Framework

Certifications

Required: CompTIA Sec+
One of the following: FITSP-D, GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA), CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), or GIAC GSEC

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Ability to twist, bend, and squat periodically

Additional Details

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (onsite)
Salary: USD 130,000 - 145,000 per year
Minimum Experience: 6 years

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