Associate Satcom Systems Engineer I (Pbwo)
Associate Satcom Systems Engineer I (Pbwo)
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14-07-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 75000 - 83800
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
14-07-2025
Job Description
OVERVIEW
Excellent position for motivated personnel to learn end-to-end Protected Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) systems management and operations in preparation for future opportunities and advancement in those communities. Supports U.S. Space Forces (USSF) Protected Band (PB) SATCOM Systems Experts Consolidated Satellite Communications (SATCOM) System Expert (C-SSE) as a Protected Band Watch Officer (PBWO). The PBWO provides continuous (24/7/365) assistance to SATCOM users providers and managers in monitoring reporting and resolving Protected MILSATCOM system related issues. The PBWO maintains continuous global situational awareness (SA) for all Department of Defense (DoD) Protected MILSATCOM systems on behalf of the PB C-SSE Single Integrated Operations Division (SIOD) and Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC).
MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Excellent position for motivated personnel to learn end-to-end Protected Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) systems management and operations in preparation for future opportunities and advancement in those communities. Supports U.S. Space Forces (USSF) Protected Band (PB) SATCOM Systems Experts Consolidated Satellite Communications (SATCOM) System Expert (C-SSE) as a Protected Band Watch Officer (PBWO). The PBWO provides continuous (24/7/365) assistance to SATCOM users providers and managers in monitoring reporting and resolving Protected MILSATCOM system related issues. The PBWO maintains continuous global situational awareness (SA) for all Department of Defense (DoD) Protected MILSATCOM systems on behalf of the PB C-SSE Single Integrated Operations Division (SIOD) and Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC).
MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3years of experience in military or commercial SATCOM preferably in Protected Military SATCOM (MILSATCOM) systemsincluding Milstar AEHF Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Follow On EHF/EHF-Enhanced (UFO-E/EE) Interim Polar System (IPS) Enhance Polar System (EPS) EPS-Recapitalization (EPS-R) and/or follow-on Protected MILSATCOM constellations (e.g. ESS PATS etc.).
- Able to work shifts (e.g. days swings and mids; 7 days a week; including holidays)company provides very flexible holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO) to offset this burden!
- Outstanding attention to detail willingness to learn and ability to apply lessons learned in dynamic work environment.
- Comfortably and effectively speak in front of military government and contractor leadership and colleagues.
- Independently conduct shift requirements with minimal supervision.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active US Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain SCI eligibility.
- Must be located within commuting distance of Schriever Space Force Base Colorado orbe willing to relocate to the area.
- Travel is NOT required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of MILSATCOM software tools desired.
- Mission Planning Element (MPE) EPS Control and Planning System (CAPS) Satellite Access Requests/Approvals (SAR/SAA) JIST JSMPS etc.
- Experience in SATCOM Command and Control (C2) payload and spacecraft health and monitoring and/or Defensive/Offensive Counter Space (DCS/OCS).
- Understanding of the Protected MILSATCOM management and user community resource allocation reporting and strategic and tactical mission areas is a plus!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- PBWO gathers and consolidates constellation planning Resource Monitoring (RM) and usage data from the Mission Planning Element (MPE) Joint Integrated SATCOM Tool (JIST) Joint SATCOM Management and Planning System (JSMPS) Regional SATCOM Support Center (RSSC) trending reports etc.
- Performs operational impact assessments to determine global operational impacts of any occurrence of anomalies in Protected MILSATCOM (e.g. satellite bus crosslinks payload degradation crypto C2 etc.)
- Conducts immediate chat or voice reporting to Satellite Operations Centers (SOC) SIOD and CSpOC.
- Performs assessment to determine all aspects of causes and conditions of satellite anomalies with recovery actions for accurate up-channel reporting and potential user impacts.
- Research generate release update and close SATCOM Event Messages (SEM) in time-sensitive environment.
- Act in support role to the single central focal point for all Protected SATCOM operations ready to brief the Protected Operations Global SA picture to Command Staff at any time.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Salary Range: $75000-$83800 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
- Benefits Include:
- 70% company-paid medical insurance
- 100% company-paid dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Education assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO) starting at 15 days accruing annually increasing with tenure
- 13 paid holidays annually including a year-end shutdown
- And more!
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Contract
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