Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (SATCOM) to support our Peterson SFB, CO location.

The candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support and services for Terminal and Modem Performance Certification, Wideband System Integration, and mission planning in support of the Wideband C-SSE, WGS, GBS, and DSCS SSEs. The position requires expert knowledge of SATCOM performance standards, certification processes, and the Wideband Satellite Communications Operational Management System (WSOMS).

Duties Include:

• Perform advanced technical SATCOM Terminal and Modem Performance Certification support for the Wideband C-SSE, WGS, GBS, and DSCS SSEs in accordance with established engineering processes and certification procedures.
• Apply engineering-based concepts, tools, and standards including MIL-STD-188-164, MIL-STD-188-165, STANAG 4486, and ETSI EN 302 307 to assess terminal and modem compliance with performance certification requirements.
• Evaluate terminal performance certification reports through all phases of the certification process, ensuring alignment with Wideband SATCOM performance criteria.
• Generate detailed engineering assessments for terminal and modem performance certification reports, determining compliance or non-compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide engineering guidance and recommendations to vendors, Government program managers, and the Wideband C-SSE to modify system designs or configurations and achieve certification compliance.
• Assess emerging SATCOM technologies and recommend updates to certification requirements, performance standards, and evaluation criteria.
• Review WGS and DSCS satellite performance certification test procedures and propose process improvements or modifications as needed.
• Provide engineering support during WGS and DSCS on-orbit testing, operational evaluations, and anomaly resolution events.
• Review satellite performance certification test reports and deliver engineering-based assessments of results and compliance trends.
• Provide engineering support for system modifications and updates to WSOMS, ensuring integration of new certification data and system capabilities.
• Maintain and update offline and online modem and terminal static databases within WSOMS to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Support Wideband SATCOM mission planning using WSOMS, integrating terminal and modem performance data into mission models and resource plans.
• Interpret terminal and modem performance characteristics and radio-frequency functionality to build, refine, and validate WSOMS planning models.
• Apply knowledge of satellite, modem, and terminal RF performance to conduct detailed analysis and long-term trending of system resources in support of operational planning.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• 10+ years of Department of Defense (DoD) SATCOM systems engineering experience
• Expertise in Wideband SATCOM terminal/modem certification, integration, and mission planning
• Deep technical knowledge of MIL-STD and STANAG SATCOM performance standards
• Demonstrated experience with WSOMS or equivalent SATCOM management tools
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required upon hire and must be maintained during employment
• Travel: Up to 25 percent

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and specialized experience may be considered.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of MIL-STD-188-164, MIL-STD-188-165, STANAG 4486, and ETSI EN 302 307
• Familiarity with WGS and DSCS satellite certification processes and on-orbit testing
• Experience supporting the Wideband C-SSE or other USASMDC SATCOM engineering activities
• Working knowledge of USASMDC Terminal and Modem Performance Certification standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)

Estimated Time To Hire:

• November 2025

Benefits offered can be found here: Benefits PeopleTec. In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is ~$120,000 - $140,000; however, PeopleTec considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, ed