SATCOM Engineer

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO UN EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services specialised aerospace and defence sales delivery and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATOs member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATOs communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATOs military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATOs mission to detect deny and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATOs information technology infrastructure including its databases applications and servers.

Overall the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATOs communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATOs principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV and when required stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorises: NATO International Civilians (NIC)s Military (Mil) and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID 2025-0284

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Analysis and Documentation

• Analyse and document SATCOM system requirements and interfaces
• Perform technical evaluations of proposed SATCOM solutions
• Prepare technical analysis based on market survey results to support development of IFB (Invitation for Bid) documents
• Create high-level architectural diagrams in line with project requirements and overall architecture

Procurement and Contract Support

• Support preparation of technical sections for procurement documents
• Support all technical and administrative activities necessary to facilitate contract award
• Provide advice on best courses of action to ensure programme success

Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Support

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to support project teams and decision-making
• Support multidisciplinary teams and technical and operational stakeholders
• Participate in meetings with technical and operational experts offering advice and seeking/applying solutions
• Liaise with Chief Technology Office (CTO) engineering project management and operational teams

Essential Skills Experience and Certifications

• Extensive knowledge of SATCOM systems including ground terminals ground infrastructure and military/commercial SATCOM space services with minimum 10 years of experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in concept development and execution of projects and scientific programmes
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Visio
• Ability to receive and execute tasking in accordance with direction from NCI Agency leadership
• Ability to plan and execute assigned project tasks considering policies programme goals priorities funding and planning constraints
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Motivated strong communication skills and team player

Desirable Skills Experience and Certifications

• Experience working within NCIA or similar defence-related environments
• Knowledge of NATO Communication and Information Systems Infrastructure
• Prior experience working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements

Language Proficiency

• English: C1

Education

• Nationally recognized/ certified engineering university qualification preferably a Master of Science degree

Working Location

• Remote (limited on-site presence at Braine LAlleud Belgium)

Working Policy

• Off-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance