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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,900 - $198,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Internet Protocol, Network Architecture, Satcom, Requirements Management, SC Clearance, Information Technology, DODAF - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/650fafef-17b2-4ef8-ac99-ad780fa78d00 ## About the Role Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on Department of Defense satellite communications (SATCOM)? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution., * 8+ years of experience supporting the system and project lifecycles, including requirements analysis, acquisition planning, design, integration, test, fielding, sustainment, and technical refresh * 8+ years of experience supporting DoD or DoW SATCOM systems engineering, architecture, integration, or technical project delivery involving the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN), SATCOM gateways, or Teleport capabilities * Experience managing project scope, schedule, resources, dependencies, risks, issues, actions, and stakeholder communications in a matrixed environment * Experience assessing SATCOM architectures and hardware limitations, evaluating alternatives, and translating technical findings into executable scope, schedules, milestones, and recommendations * Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering tasks or workstreams for SATCOM systems composed of multiple components, subsystems, interfaces, and stakeholder organizations * Experience leading technical working groups, communicating dependencies and tradeoffs, and preparing concise technical and programmatic briefings for senior leaders * Knowledge of the DoD or DoW acquisition process, systems engineering practices, and military SATCOM mission areas, including wideband, narrowband, and protected communications * Knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), SATCOM, IP networking technologies, requirements management, configuration management, and technical change control * Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or Project Management Nice If You Have: * Experience supporting a DoD or DoW CIO, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Military Service, or Defense Agency organization * Experience developing and managing systems engineering and project documentation, including capability requirements documents, concepts of operations, systems engineering plans, architecture diagrams, integrated master schedules, work breakdown structures, risk registers, test plans, status reports, MOUs, MOAs, or Engineering Change Proposals * Ability to coordinate and consolidate disparate engineering efforts across government, contractor, and mission partners while balancing technical performance, scope, cost, schedule, resources, and risk * Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field * INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification, PMI CAPM or PMP Certification, or DAWIA Engineering and Technical Management or Program Management Certification ## Description Join a dynamic team of satellite communications and systems engineering professionals supporting acquisition, engineering, sustainment, operations, and management of a DoD or DoW satellite communication system. This role directly supports the client, helping drive technical integration and alignment across multiple programs in support of the Teleport Program Office. Responsibilities include developing SATCOM systems and network architecture documentation such as systems capability description documents, engineering plans, engineering change requests, and enterprise architectures. The role is a hybrid of project management and systems engineering activities to support a unique position on a dynamic contract supporting a large Program Management Office with a varied portfolio. The role requires close collaboration with stakeholders throughout the SATCOM community, participation in technical working groups, and preparation of clear, high-quality briefings for senior government leaders on technical and programmatic matters. Working alongside senior engineers, this position contributes subject matter expertise that informs DoD architectural development, modernization strategies, and sustainment planning to enhance Teleport capabilities.