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# Principal Hybrid SATCOM Solution Architect

- **Company:** MITRE Corporation
- **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $162,400 - $203,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** OSI Models, Mesh Networking, Network Protocols, Satcom, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9301410/principal-hybrid-satcom-solution-architect

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 10 years of related experience; or master's degree with 7 related years; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
 * Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills
 * Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across multiple organizations and engineering disciplines
 * Understanding of commercial SATCOM architectures and service offerings
 * Familiarity with commercial and military SATCOM terminals, antennas, and other key technologies
 * Understanding of networks, especially layers 1-4 and 7 of the OSI model.
 * Expertise in several technologies including but not limited to NGSO satellite communications, ground station as a service, mesh networking, edge computing platforms, network protocols, encryption, open architectures/standards, etc.

 * Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
 * This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week on-site, * Recognition as a thought leader in SATCOM or NGSO space capabilities among government, industry, or academia
 * Experience with antenna certification, terminal type certification, and EIRP Spectral Density (ESD) management
 * Experience with aviation SATCOM or in-flight connectivity (IFC)
 * RF Modeling and Simulation, to include link budget, performance and capacity analysis.
 * Experience in sponsor engagement and business development to include work shaping, work management, collaboration across internal and external organizations, and transitioning prototypes to operational use.
 * Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance