SBG, a DSS, Inc. company, specializing in engineering, information technology, cyber-security, intelligence, and training, is looking for a hard-working results-oriented Senior RF/Network Engineer to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude looking to join our rapidly growing company. The ideal candidate for this position is a hard-working experienced individual who can excel in a very fast-paced government contractor environment. The position location is onsite in San Diego, CA. This position is contingent upon client/customer approval.
OVERVIEW
The Senior RF/Network Engineer will apply knowledge and expertise to perform technical engineering support and analysis of satellite and ground network infrastructures for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS).
Responsibilities:
Your essential job skills and functions will include but may not be limited to:
- Experience in satellite communication systems: knowledge of satellite communication protocols, and ground infrastructure hardware.
- Understanding of space-based network security standards: Given the sensitive nature of space systems, expertise in securing satellite networks and communication links.
- Experience with ground station operations: Ability to work with ground terminals to ensure reliable communications with the MUOS spacecraft.
- Knowledge of space industry standards: Understanding industry-specific standards and regulations related to space systems for compliance and operational efficiency.
- Designing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and managing hardware and software components in a multi-enclave network.
- Leading network architecture design, analysis, testing and hardware implementation.
- Network design and development to modify, and or improve functionality.
- Expertise in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge in network protocols, security standards, and network performance optimization.
- Experience with network monitoring tools and technologies.
- Strong ability to analyze requirements based on scientific and engineering guidelines. Including hardware, and software technical baselines.
- Participate in modeling, simulation, and analysis of network system performance.
- Reviewing hardware and software designs for spacecraft, and ground station elements.
- Providing recommendations on systems integration and engineering baseline changes and assessing the technical maturity and risk of development projects.
- Providing technical oversight and recommendations related to effective testing and validating system requirements. Reviewing test reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Participate in developing / reviewing operational procedures for network management, mission planning, and network handover.
- Assessing and integrating engineering activities across multiple projects and multiple program areas.
- Preparing, reviewing, and editing reports and briefings.
- Attending project meetings and reviews to include technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and program management reviews.
- Assisting the Government in analyzing contractor concept designs at the system and subsystem levels.
- Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
- Continuous learning and keeping up to date with industry trends and technologies.