Blue Sky Innovators

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

SATCOM Hardware Systems Specialist

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChantilly, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or commensurate experience can be substituted for the degree.
Must currently hold a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with Polygraph.
At least 10 years of 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, and modeling and 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.
Familiarity with operational procedures and regulations.
Ability to work effectively with stakeholders from various organizations on an integrated, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Develop actionable intelligence for customers and develop an understanding of the operational environment.
Use experience with the radio frequency intelligence and production cycle to support planning for and collection of signals data.
Research and analyze complex digital communications systems.
Support the processing and exploitation of signals collected from various sources.
Prepare and present briefings on requirements, capabilities, and project status for audiences including senior executives.
Provide operational guidance.
Engage with organizations across the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

As a SATCOM hardware specialist on our team, you will apply your technical expertise, attention to detail, and curiosity to develop actionable intelligence for our customers. You will play a critical role in developing an understanding of the operational environment.

You will 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. You will 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. You must have a strong record of achievement, familiarity with operational procedures and regulations, and ability to work well with stakeholders from various organizations on an integrated, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

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

Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $250,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

About the Company

Blue Sky Innovators

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

Blue Sky Innovators provides advanced technical and operational support to government and commercial clients, focusing on the DoD and Intelligence Community, with services in AI/ML data analysis, cybersecurity, and systems integration. Its approach combines professional services—such as SETA and acquisition support—with internal R&D in AI/ML and RF to turn research into deployable capabilities. The company differentiates itself through a defense-first leadership team, a workforce that includes many military veterans and personnel with TS/SCI clearance, and in-house development aligned to defense programs like DARPA and the Navy. Its goal is to deliver practical, field-ready technologies and specialized support that help DoD and IC programs succeed and bridge research to operational outcomes.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: Not listed

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