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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer (SATCOM) - **Company:** Ardent Principles - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $260,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Information Engineering, Document Management Systems, File Systems, Network Architecture, Radio-Frequency Identification, Satcom, Software Engineering, System Testing, Load Balancing, Backend - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9063792/systems-engineer-satcom ## About the Role We are looking for a senior Systems Engineer with deep SATCOM expertise to support complex technical programs from concept through deployment. You'll lead requirements development, vendor coordination, test planning, system validation, and customer-facing documentation with precision and confidence. This role demands a strong engineering background-ideally Electrical Engineering-and the ability to navigate RF systems, network infrastructure, communication protocols, and manufacturing quality standards., In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. MUST HAVE EXTENSIVE SATCOM AND HARDWARE DESIGN EXPERIENCE. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with: * Engineering degree, preferably Electrical degree with 7 to 20 years of experience. * Expertise in systems engineering supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of complex technical developments involving hardware and software. * Drafting requirements, engaging 3rd party vendors, managing formal program reviews, generating test plans and guiding troubleshooting. * Identifying and championing new technical solutions. * Technical development on both very short and intermediate timelines. * Supporting the customers contracting processes. * Customer formal documentation systems and strong ability to draft technical documentation for different audiences. * Hands-on-technical validation and testing of technical systems, including test plan development, testing coordination, and test report documentation. * Working with the Customer's approval processes for technical testing and system deployment. * Engineering or technical background with strong ability to apply technical domains of RF systems network infrastructure, communication protocols, quality standards, and manufacturing. TRAVEL: Willingness to travel both domestically and overseas to support development and deployment of technical systems (travel up to 10%). Highly Desired Qualifications Other skills and demonstrated experiences with or in the following are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work include: * Working with satellite communications/systems. * Computer networking. * Working with customer technical tools. ## Description We use cookies to ensure the basic functionalities of the website and to enhance your online experience. You can choose for each category to opt-in/out whenever you want. For more details relative to cookies and other sensitive data, please read the full privacy policy. Strictly necessary cookiesStrictly necessary cookies These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, the website may not work properly. 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