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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SATCOM Systems Engineer - **Company:** Fantom Corporation - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Hardware Design, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Radio-Frequency Identification, Systems Development Life Cycle, Satcom, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, System Testing, Systems Integration - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9071071/satcom-systems-engineer ## About the Role * Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline * 7-20 years of systems engineering experience supporting complex hardware and software systems * Extensive experience with Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems and hardware design * Experience supporting the complete systems engineering lifecycle for complex technical programs * Experience developing system requirements, engineering documentation, and technical specifications * Experience managing technical reviews, vendor coordination, and engineering deliverables * Experience developing and executing system test plans, validation activities, and troubleshooting efforts * Experience supporting system deployment, customer acceptance testing, and operational fielding * Strong understanding of RF systems, communications infrastructure, networking protocols, quality standards, and hardware manufacturing processes * Experience supporting government or Intelligence Community programs * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences * Willingness to travel up to 10%, including domestic and international travel Desired Qualifications * Experience designing and supporting satellite communications systems * Experience with enterprise networking technologies and network architecture * Experience using government customer engineering and technical management tools * Experience supporting secure communications systems within Department of Defense or Intelligence Community environments * Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and cross-functional technical initiatives ## Description We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with extensive Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and hardware systems design experience to support the full lifecycle of complex technical systems. This role is responsible for leading systems engineering activities from requirements development through design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment while collaborating with government customers, engineering teams, and third-party vendors. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical engineering or related technical background, extensive experience supporting government or Intelligence Community programs, and expertise in RF communications, hardware systems, systems integration, and technical program execution. Responsibilities * Lead systems engineering efforts throughout the full system development lifecycle, from requirements definition through deployment and operational support * Develop and manage system requirements, interface documentation, technical specifications, and engineering documentation * Design, develop, and integrate complex SATCOM and hardware-based systems supporting mission-critical operations * Coordinate with government customers, engineering teams, and third-party vendors to ensure successful system development and integration * Lead technical design reviews, engineering assessments, and formal program reviews * Develop system test strategies, test plans, validation procedures, and test documentation * Coordinate laboratory and field testing activities, analyze test results, and guide system troubleshooting efforts * Support customer approval processes for system testing, certification, and operational deployment * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative technical solutions to improve mission capabilities * Serve as a technical subject matter expert for RF systems, communications infrastructure, and hardware architectures * Develop technical documentation supporting contracting activities, including Statements of Work (SOWs), System Support Justifications (SSJs), technical requirements, and acquisition packages * Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and facilitate user requirements sessions * Foster collaboration between government customers, engineering teams, and external partners to ensure successful project execution * Support technical contracting efforts through coordination with internal teams and third-party vendors * Lead technical efforts supporting the operations and maintenance of deployed systems * Travel domestically and internationally, as required, to support system integration, testing, and deployment activities ## Related Videos - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Guiding Agentic AI with Vue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2033-guiding-agentic-ai-with-vue) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)