SATCOM Engineer (Expert) - TS/SCI with polygraph

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Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to work on an intelligence community IT contract in the Reston, VA, area.  SATCOM Engineers are responsible for satellite communication systems and related network services.  Duties may include managing spectrum/bandwidth, identifying and analyzing emerging technology, as well as troubleshooting and maintaining satellite communications systems.

Primary Responsibilities  

• Works to achieve key project/program objectives and deliverables.
• Responsible for entire projects or processes spanning multiple technical areas.
• Manages large projects or processes with moderate impact on the achievement of sub-family results.
• Develops solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple area or disciplines.
• Regularly employs ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems in order to achieve functional objectives.
• Communicates with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.
• May communicate with parties external to the organization (e.g., sub-contractors, vendors, etc.).
• Works to influence project/team leaders regarding solution design, process and/or approaches.
• Requires expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.

Basic Qualifications     

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Typically requires a B.S. and 8-13 years of relevant experience or 11-16 years of relevant experience.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500^® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.