Network Architect and Solutions Engineer (MILSATCOM)

Location: On-site in El Segundo, California, United States

Basic compensation: $150,000–$187,000 per year in California

Company

Provides engineering, advanced technology, systems integration, cybersecurity, and mission solutions for intelligence, national security, and space defense programs.

What you will do

• Advise government leadership on MILSATCOM backhaul, network transport, and SATCOM-enabled services.
• Develop and review network requirements, CONOPS, technical performance parameters, interface requirements, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Assess prime contractor architectures, system trades, technical risks, and architectural alternatives across space, ground, terrestrial, and enterprise environments.
• Plan and support integration of SATCOM systems with DoD infrastructure, DISA transport services, and Service-specific networks.
• Analyze bandwidth, latency, availability, redundancy, resiliency, routing, switching, and interoperability impacts.
• Support acquisition, design reviews, testing, verification, validation, operational acceptance, and technical interchange meetings.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience supporting military communications or network systems acquisition and/or operations.
• 5+ years of experience in development, research, or advanced engineering environments supporting government programs.
• Experience in SETA, SEIT, FFRDC, or government advisory roles involving space and/or networked systems.
• Expertise in MILSATCOM architectures, networking CONOPS, technical requirements, DoD network environments, and independent contractor-solution analysis.

Nice to have

• TS/SCI eligibility or active clearance.
• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience with SDN, VNF, modern network management, software development, or network automation.
• Experience with DISA architectures, transport services, DoD acquisition, and systems engineering processes.
• CSEP, ESEP, PMI, or PMP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment working on national security and space defense systems.
• Minimal travel and standard working hours.
• Potential benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Professional training, development opportunities, and a flexible work schedule may be available.