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ANTARCTICA: SATCOM / Communications Packet Lead

Houston, Texas💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Subject matter expert responsible for the transition, assessment, and operational oversight of critical communications infrastructure supporting Antarctic operations.

Role type

Senior IC SATCOM and communications infrastructure lead

Builds

Continuity and reliability of satellite communications, HF/RF networks, land-mobile radio systems, and telecommunications infrastructure for Antarctic research missions

Domain

Defense/Science operations in remote expeditionary environments

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

SATCOM systems expertise, RF and HF network management, land-mobile radio (LMR) operations, antenna system oversight, wire/cable plant infrastructure management, RF spectrum management, technical troubleshooting, schematic interpretation

Preferred skills

Remote/austere environment operations, FCC regulations and frequency coordination, antenna rigging and tower work, fiber/copper plant systems, technical project leadership

Technologies

SATCOM, HF/RF, LMR, antenna systems, wire/cable plant, fiber, copper

Responsibilities

Lead the transition of communications infrastructure including HF/RF, LMR, SATCOM, and telecommunications systems; Oversee the transition of the Black Island Telecommunications Facility and antenna systems; Manage and coordinate RF spectrum management activities; Assess the performance and operational readiness of communications services; Provide technical expertise and recommendations for mission-critical capabilities; Support field activities involving communications equipment and infrastructure

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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