Sr. Communication Systems Engineer
Core
Principal technical leader for high-stakes test and evaluation (T&E) of next-generation communication, electromagnetic warfare, and cyber systems for the U.S. Space Force.
Role type
Senior IC test and evaluation engineer (communication systems)
Builds
Rapid capabilities and validated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for contested space environments
Domain
Defense / National Security Space / RF & Satellite Communications
Required skills
RF systems testing, signal processing, satellite communications, test planning, test execution, data analysis, test reporting, stakeholder coordination, security clearance management
Preferred skills
Electromagnetic warfare (EW) testing, cyber operation testing, Special Access Programs (SAP) access, Linux, network analysis tools, Python scripting
Technologies
Wireshark, Python, Linux
Responsibilities
Supervise test planning, execution, and reporting for USSF systems; Lead developmental test execution at deployed locations; Author high-level T&E approval documentation; Lead test readiness review (TRR) planning and execution; Mentor space engineers; Brief senior leadership on test findings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
