2026 Communications Architecture Analyst - Communications Systems Engineer

Experteer Overview In this role you will contribute to modeling, simulation, and analysis of space-related communications and ground architectures. You’ll work within CGAPD to translate customer needs into objectives, perform end-to-end performance evaluations, and support tool development. You’ll collaborate with senior staff to produce technically accurate analyses and clear presentations for government and commercial customers. This position offers hands-on impact across national security space programs and a path to technical leadership. Compensation / Benefits * Learn and apply national security space or intelligence mission area concepts (communication/ground infrastructure, SIGINT, GEOINT, space surveillance, navigation, space protection) * Produce analysis guiding R&D and acquisition decisions for legacy and emerging architectures * Conduct end-to-end performance evaluations and AoAs using in-house or internal tools * Collaborate with senior staff to translate customer needs into project objectives and provide technical evaluations * Support development and sustainment of analysis and simulation tools and capabilities * Develop and present timely, technically accurate analyses and reports to technical leads, management, and customers Tasks * Master’s degree in a relevant field (or pursuing/conferred within last 12 months) * 0-1 year of industry experience * Academic or internship experience with space-related modeling, communication/ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms, or mission management * Experience with Python, C++, or MATLAB * Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance (US Citizenship) * Transcripts required Key requirements * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Flexible work schedules and telework options * 401(k) with company matching and vesting * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and education support

• project objectives and provide technical evaluations * Support development and sustainment of analysis and simulation tools and capabilities * Develop and present timely, technically accurate analyses and reports to technical leads, management, and customers Tasks * Master’s degree in a relevant field (or pursuing/conferred within last 12 months) * 0-1 year of industry experience * Academic or internship experience with space-related modeling, communication/ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms, or mission management * Experience with Python, C++, or MATLAB * Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance (US Citizenship) * Transcripts required Key requirements * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Flexible work schedules and telework options * 401(k) with company matching and vesting * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and education support