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# SATCOM Terminals Systems Engineer

- **Company:** RESOLUTE DEFENSE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $235,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Interoperability, Microsoft Office, Satcom, Requirements Traceability, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, C4i, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c6b2b364d5449ace

## About the Role

\* 8+ years of experience in military satellite communications or related systems engineering. \* Technical experience with protected MILSATCOM, specifically AEHF, ESS, and PATS. \* Demonstrated participation in SRR/PDR/CDR-level reviews for major acquisition programs. \* Ability to analyze satellite terminal specifications, protected waveform operations, and ground system requirements. \* Understanding of joint strategic communications architectures, CONOPs, and operational use cases. \* Experience documenting technical risks, opportunities, and recommended mitigations. \* Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical issues to engineering and program management personnel. \* Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. \* Experience supporting DoD SATCOM or C4I systems. \* Knowledge of DoD acquisition process and SETR requirements. \* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.



## Description

We are seeking a Navy SATCOM Terminals Systems Engineer with 8 or more years of experience in military satellite communications, protected SATCOM, and DoD acquisition engineering. The engineer will support the Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) program and contribute to protected SATCOM modernization initiatives essential to the Navy's strategic communications mission. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of AEHF/ESS/WGS/PATS protected SATCOM, terminal-system integration, and ground/space segment interoperability. This role involves working closely with Navy program offices, government stakeholders, and industry partners to participate in design reviews, analyze technical requirements, and ensure protected SATCOM terminal capabilities meet mission needs.




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