Job Description

Job Title: Systems Engineer - SATCOM

Location: Duluth, GA (Onsite)

Duration: Temporary (~3 months)

Travel: ~35% (including potential international travel – valid passport required)

Industry: SATCOM (Satellite Communications)

Work Environment: Mix of team-based collaboration and independent assignments

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with proven experience in designing and integrating complex system solutions within the SATCOM industry. The ideal candidate is a multitasker with strong analytical and communication skills, excellent organizational capabilities, and a background in interdisciplinary engineering. This role involves working directly with customers to understand needs and translate them into actionable, high-quality hardware and/or software system solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, document, and support testing of complex hardware/software systems.
• Lead or support integration of SATCOM systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Contribute to systems architecture with a focus on innovation and technical excellence.
• Define development architecture and toolsets to enhance system delivery speed and efficiency.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and vendors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development, test, and deployment stages.
• Influence product strategy by collaborating with vendors and internal teams.
• Support product proposals, technical presentations, and provide SME input to key stakeholders.
• Assist in estimating and managing project timelines, scope, costs, and risks.
• Promote continuous improvement in engineering processes and techniques.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protect proprietary information (ITAR compliance required).

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 6–8 years of experience
• OR, in lieu of a degree, 12–14 years of related technical experience
• Technical Expertise:
• Extensive domain knowledge in SATCOM systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, MS Project)
• Communication Skills:
• Strong verbal and written communication; comfortable interfacing with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Attributes:

• Analytical thinker with sound judgment and decision-making under pressure
• Strategic mindset with a strong customer service orientation
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and driven to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and coordination capabilities

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 35%, including international locations
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid U.S. passport
• Must comply with ITAR regulations and protect sensitive data

Why Join Us?

This is a project-based role with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge SATCOM technologies alongside a collaborative and high-performing engineering team. If you are passionate about systems engineering and excited to make a real impact—apply now!

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