Principal Satellite Solutions Architect with Security Clearance - Herndon, VA, United States - Peraton

    Peraton
    Peraton Herndon, VA, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Technology / Internet
    Description
    About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy
    As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies
    Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace
    The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S
    armed forces
    Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers
    Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
    Responsibilities Peraton is currently hiring a solutions engineer within the Federal Government arena with a focus on Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM)
    The COMSATCOM engineer as part of a program team and will support a government client in developing COMSATCOM solutions to meet mission needs and integrate these solutions into an overall communications architecture
    The engineer should have a proven ability to work in the Federal space, particularly DoD and Intelligence Community
    It is important that the candidate have established contacts and relationships within the commercial satellite communications community and the government client community

    Responsibilities:

    • Identify customer needs and drivers both technically and financially and collaborate with the program teams through customer assessments, proposal development and the delivery of effective communications
    • Independently and collaboratively, develop solutions to complex problems based on customer needs and requirements
    • Configure, operate, and effectively interpret results from test equipment including Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, and LAN and WAN test sets
    • Develop strategies and options to address requirements
    • Analyze and interpret technical products including gain grids, contour maps, link budgets, sun outages, etc
    • Perform feasibility analysis to develop value for customer solutions
    • Learn new communications technologies and apply as needed to resolve problems
    • Develop and maintain trusting and collaborative technical customer relationships, both internally and externally

    Qualifications Requirements:

    • 15 or more years related work experience with a majority related to technical and engineering solutions in US Government market for COMSATCOM solutions
    • At least 10-years relevant experience in communication system development, satellite ground segment, and/or system integration, experience in capacity management and/or systems engineering and/or other engineering functions
    • A degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering OR demonstrated experience
    • Knowledge on the specifications and differences between various satellite frequency bands (L, C, Ku-band, etc.) and the qualities of on each signal band in various applications
    • Advanced knowledge of digital network communications and RF signal theory and digital satellite network architectures, in-depth knowledge of VSAT networks and platforms and network protocols
    • Demonstrated experience responding to and complying with Federal solicitations and RFIs
    • Established relationships with government SATCOM program offices (e.g.
    , CSCO, DTS-PO, US SOCOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, CENTCOM, INDOPACOM) Additional desired skills:


    • Prior military experience or experience working directly for federal government agencies
    • Hands on experience in deploying satellite systems
    Able to walk a novice through setups for tests, demos, and remote deployments


    • Technical experience with 5G wireless and wired communications SECURITY CLEARANCE - This position requires a current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance Benefits: Our comprehensive Benefits and Beyond package is designed to support every aspect of your health, wealth, self and beyond.
    • Health- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSAs and FSAs, and supplemental health options to keep you and your family healthy all year long.
    • Well-being- We strive to support your overall well-being - including emotional, financial, social/community, and physical wellness programs.
    • PTO & holidays- Our PTO programs helps you take the time in the ways that matter most

    With 20 days a year of accrued PTO, 6 paid federal holidays, 4 floating holidays, and a flexible approach, Peraton Labs avidly supports a healthy work/life balance.


    • Retirement- All regular employees are eligible to participate in Peraton's 401(k) retirement savings plan through Fidelity
    Peraton will match 100% of the first 4% you contribute, and 50% of the next 2% you contribute
    All contributions are 100% vested after two years of service.

    • Career Development- We are invested in your future, and pride ourselves on providing best-in-class training to our team through Skillsoft e-Learning Suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance for career path-related courses at accredited institutions.
    • TA and Student Loan Refinancing- Peraton provides tuition and training assistance for its employees, in addition to access to a student loan refinancing service and 529 plan through to support your continued education aspirations.
    Target Salary Range $190,000 - $304,000
    This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors
    SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran
    Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily
    We're fully committed to the growth of our employees

    From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.


    • Paid Time-Off and Holidays
    • Retirement
    • Life & Disability Insurance
    • Career Development
    • Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Additional Benefits
    • Medical, Dental, & Vision Care