Satellite Protocol Software Engineer

Position Summary 
 Reporting to the Signal Processing Team Lead, Metrea Advanced Signals (MAS) and supporting Metrea’s overall engineering efforts, The Satellite Protocol Software Engineer (1) is an expert in C/C++ programming languages (2) develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements (3) and have a thorough understanding of protocols and formatting used in commercial and DoD satellite communications networking systems. The Satellite Protocol Software Engineer reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. The Satellite Protocol Software Engineer utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Finally, the Satellite Protocol Software Engineer provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade- offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
 To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

People Development: Identify areas of growth in Metrea’s knowledge, skillsets, and attitudes, and develop a systematic approach to professional development and talent acquisition in order to build a high-performing systems engineering team.

Technology Development: Support the identification satellite communications software, hardware, and infrastructure requirements to support Metrea and MAS and create a roadmap framework across Metrea Aerospace.

TEAMMATE RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing Support Capacity across Metrea(“IN”) 

Strategy BCA: Support the Strategy (STRAT) BCA to inform enterprise strategy with key MAS and Metrea Aerospace considerations and remain an active participant on all major enterprise engineering decisions, to include the commencement of new software, hardware, and infrastructure capabilities. 

Support the STRAT/Risk team by informing on engineering needs of the business and the risk exposure dashboards with MAS and Metrea Aerospace risks, as well as by supporting risk mitigation efforts. 

Operations: Work closely with the MAS and the Electromagnetic Cyber Group (EMCG) Leadership Team to inform the design, implementation, and further development of Metrea’s technical and engineering methodologies.

Legal: As required, provide LEG/Compliance with the MAS and EMCG’s inputs that are required to perform all necessary compliance functions and ensure that Metrea’s compliance policies cover all known requirements as required.

As required, work closely with LEG/Contracts to ensure that contract structuring & economics supports business objectives and customer requirements.

Competency Statements

• Must be able to interface with mid-level to senior external/internal customers and have excellent presentation skills.
• Must be able and willing to operate against deadlines with accuracy and a strong attention to detail.
• Must be results-oriented and demonstrate strategic thinking, innovation, flexibility in dealing with changing and ambiguous situations.
• As required, contribute to comprehensive logistical and accountability processes, to include, capabilities, solutions, time, costs, and analysis in support of proposal development or departmental budgeting & forecasting.
• Must be able to work with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and external impact on the organization.
• Moderate Microsoft Office skills.
• Must possess excellent verb