Satellite Systems Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Annually deploy to Antarctica for a period of 4 to 16 weeks, as needed
• Maintain satellite earth terminal hardware, software, and related systems
• Capture and analyze maintenance and system health metrics
• Advise and advocate for timely system lifecycle replacements, upgrades, and decommissioning
• Provide training and support to deployed seasonal Satellite Engineers
• Manage satellite scheduling to meet mission requirements
• Advise leadership on system risks and opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, or a Masters degree and 6+ years of experience. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of satellite communications systems architecture, capabilities, and standards
• Experience with satellite terminal operations and maintenance
• Experience in satellite system design to include creating drawings, system overviews, sustainment plans, and decommissioning plans
• Ability to troubleshoot satellite systems issues, both in person and remotely
• Proficiency with satellite system related test equipment and test procedures
• Ability to provide remote support to on-station satellite engineering, network, and system administrator staff
• Experience creating, updating, and coordinating maintenance procedures and maintenance log documentation
• Ability to create and analyze link budgets
• Knowledge of and experience applying safety standards
• Experience working within a highly matrixed, cross-functional team environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to deploy to Antarctica

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with satellite down-time scheduling and user notification processes
• Experience working with third-party subcontracted support entities
• Proficient in use of Ansys Systems Tool Kit
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite resources to include Visio
• Experience working with Project Managers
• Programming and software modification proficiency
• Experience with Satellite Access Request (SAR) scheduling
• ARSTRAT certification process familiarity
• Familiarity with DataPath products such as MaxView

Additional information

*Please be advised that during the interview, you will be required to keep your camera on, and your interviewer will be taking your picture for identification purposes if an offer letter is extended to you.

*This position is eligible for deployment to Antarctica. Per contract and National Science Foundation requirements, candidates must not have been disciplined for, or separated from an employer prior to discipline for, incidents of stalking, sexual assault, or sexual harassment within the past three (3) years. Eligibility for deployment is also subject to further review, including background investigation and security screening, and NSF retains final authority over deployment eligibility given the sensitive and remote nature of the location.

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Original Posting: October 28, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.