O&M Satellite Communications Engineer (Systems Engineer)

Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a motivated a Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Satellite Communications Engineer (Systems Engineer) with O&M experience to join our exceptionally high-speed team on our Camp Parks Communications Annex (CPCA) program in Dublin, CA.
Camp Parks is a Radiometric site where we use Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, Signal Generators, etc. The CPCA mission is to manage all site-associated ground systems in support of its activities involving radiometry and telemetry. We provide on-orbit testing in support of U.S. wideband satellite programs. The CPCA program manages all site-associated ground systems in support of its activities involving radiometry and telemetry and generate, manage, and execute modifications to this equipment to meet new and evolving mission requirements.
The O&M Satellite Communications Engineer (Systems Engineer) will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Perform O&M on various antenna and subsystem equipment.
• Perform PMIs, antenna characterizations and system check-outs.
• Using a holistic approach, designs, develops, evaluates, and modifies end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle.
• Generates quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics.
• Ensures requirements comply with client requirements and government standards through formal verification methods.
• Translates high level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with other engineering disciplines to develop lower-level detailed implementation requirements.
• Establishes and coordinates development of standards, practices, and procedures as related to the overall product development.
• Designs interfaces and brings system elements together, so they work as a whole.
• Assesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
• Translates high level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop lower-level detailed requirements.
• Participates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.
• Generates system level requirements verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.
• Reviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements.
• Customer liaison and support for business development activities and to understand and shape requirements. Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts.

**This role will be 100% On-site. Minimal travel (<10%) is expected, and will be directed by the customer **
Qualifications
Required Qualification:

• An active/current SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of relevant experience; master's degree and three (3) years of relevant experience; PhD and no years of relevant experience; or in lieu of a completed degree, a High School Diploma/GED and nine (9) years of relevant experience
• A current/valid Security+ Certification with Continuing Education
• A minimum of three (3+) years of experience conducting hardware and software design reviews of components
• A minimum of three (3+) years designing, developing, evaluating end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products
• Knowledgeable and experienced in Radio Frequency (RF)
• Knowledge and experience in Systems Engineering methodology and related engineering processes
• Demonstrated experience in SATCOM Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in Antenna Troubleshooting
• Knowledgeable in SATCOM System requirement specifications
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% based on customer needs

Desired Qualifications:

• Direct experience supporting the Space Domain, flight operations, ground control operations, or ground processing operations.
• Sufficient knowledge of SATCOM system equipment maintenance procedures, policies, and requirements for SATCOM terminals
• Proficiency in X-Band, S-Band & Ka-Band antennas

Salary Range Estimate:
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.
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.
Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.