SATCOM Engineer - SME

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared SATCOM Engineer – SME to support this mission at Pope Army Airfiled, NC

As a SATCOM Engineer - SME, you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

• Provides strategic leadership for defining the overarching vision, policies, and operational standards for C2ISR SATCOM On-Site Engineering Support across the entire enterprise, including multi-orbit, multi-band SATCOM architectures and their integration with terrestrial, airborne, and maritime transport networks. Leads activities to transition to modernized engineering practices, digital engineering frameworks, and emerging mission systems technologies.
• Establishes enterprise-wide goals and long-range strategic plans for delivering immediate technical solutions and maintaining mission-critical SATCOM and ISR transport capabilities in diverse and often challenging mission environments, ensuring resilient, low-latency delivery of sensor data, full motion video, and C2 information.
• Serves as the principal authority on complex SATCOM system integration, advanced troubleshooting, and specialized touch labor for C2ISR assets, including MILSATCOM and commercial SATCOM systems, multi-band RF architectures, cross-domain gateways, and end-to-end ISR data transport workflows. Provides training on integrated C2ISR workflows, data flows, QoS prioritization, and cross-platform dependencies.
• Directs and controls all on-site SATCOM engineering initiatives, holding ultimate responsibility for strategic planning, resource allocation, process methodologies, and staffing to ensure operational excellence across SATCOM, ISR backhaul, and mission transport services.
• Leverages deep domain and expert technical knowledge to conduct comprehensive SATCOM and ISR transport risk assessments, develop advanced mitigation strategies for contested and degraded operations including jamming, spectrum constraints, cyber threats, and physical security, and integrate resilient engineering solutions such as frequency agility, anti-jam techniques, and alternate path routing.
• Engages in high-level client negotiations and strategic interfacing with senior management, shaping SATCOM and ISR transport policies, resource allocation, and technical standards with critical impact on mission effectiveness and global operational readiness.
• Utilizes the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate); G Invoicing API; ASSIST portal integration; variance analysis dashboards; MS Project; Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems; ServiceNow; Jira Service Desk; automated RIP/CTP/TAR workflows; SharePoint libraries; Confluence; Microsoft Search; lessons learned databases; video library repositories; eMASS, Archer GRC; internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams; Azure AD role based access; mobile access via Power Apps.
• Utilizes the following Role Specific Tools: Microsoft Word; Excel; SharePoint; Confluence; ServiceNow; Jira; RF diagnostic and spectrum analysis tools; SATCOM modem and antenna test equipment; link budget analysis tools; cabling test equipment.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Previous experience as a SATCOM Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with a BS/BA degree or 8 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 6 years’ experience with a Ph.D. OR 14 years without a degree OR 12 years with AS/AA
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship is required
• DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 441 Network Operations Specialist, Advanced Level / ability to obtain

Desired Qualifications:

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Work Environment:

• Location: MacDill AFB, FL
• On-site expectations: Full-time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking
• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations
• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.