Full-Time

SATCOM Hardware Systems Specialist

TS/SCI and Poly

Blue Sky Innovators

Blue Sky Innovators

51-200 employees

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

Compensation Overview

$150k - $250k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Chantilly, VA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Computer Networking
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience can be substituted for the degree
  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI with Poly to be considered
  • 10 years or more experience in the design, use or production of SATCOM hardware systems and/or their associated launch vehicles and ground-based communications infrastructure
  • Experience with various SATCOM and weapons systems, associated programs, modeling & simulation
  • Experience with telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C)
  • Exposure to data analysis and enterprise data systems
  • Experience with terrestrial communications, data circuits and general networking
Responsibilities
  • prepare and present briefings on requirements, capabilities, and project status for a variety of audiences, including senior executives, provide operational guidance, and successfully engage with organizations from across the IC and Department of Defense
  • apply technical expertise, attention to detail, and curiosity to develop actionable intelligence for our customers; develop an understanding of the operational environment
  • work in a dynamic environment and leverage experience with the RF intelligence and production cycle to support the planning for and collection of signals data
  • perform research and analysis of complex digital communications systems and support the processing and exploitation of signals collected from various sources
  • You will prepare and present briefings on requirements, capabilities, and project status for a variety of audiences, including senior executives, provide operational guidance, and successfully engage with organizations from across the IC and Department of Defense.

Blue Sky Innovators provides advanced technology and operational support to DoD and Intelligence Community clients, offering AI/ML data analysis, cybersecurity, and systems integration, along with internal R&D to turn new technologies into usable capabilities. It delivers professional services, SETA and acquisition support, and program control to solve complex defense challenges and advance operational capabilities. The company differentiates itself with a defense-led leadership team, a workforce rich in military veterans and TS/SCI clearance, and significant in-house R&D that supports DARPA, the Navy, and other defense programs. Its goal is to deliver practical, field-ready technologies and specialized support that help DoD and IC programs succeed by turning research into deployed solutions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Virginia announced $7 million expansion and $840,000 grant on March 30, 2026.
  • MDA SHIELD IDIQ can open prototyping, testing, and experimentation pipelines through 2035.
  • Blue Sky is interviewing federal employees affected by layoffs, widening near-term hiring supply.

What critics are saying

  • PrimeRFP shows $685K total DoD obligations, leaving revenue concentrated and small.
  • Most work is sole-source; any incumbent loss could hit 2026 recompetes fast.
  • SkyLab's 175-job expansion needs sustained contract growth; underutilization would strain margins.

What makes Blue Sky Innovators unique

  • 95% TS/SCI-cleared staff and 50% veterans give Blue Sky rare defense depth.
  • March 2026 SkyLab adds 20,000 square feet for secure government collaboration in Reston.
  • December 2025 MDA SHIELD award shows trusted access to missile-defense R&D work.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Telephone/Internet stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support