# SATCOM Systems Specialist

**Company**: GDIT
**Location**: International
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $93,662 - $124,200
**Category**: Defence & Intelligence
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Advance your career as a SATCOM Systems Specialist at GDIT, supporting U.S. Army Europe operations in Be'er Sheva, Israel.

You will be responsible for planning, installing, configuring, and maintaining SATCOM earth terminals and associated RF systems.

Responsibilities:

- Install, configure, operate, and maintain SATCOM earth terminals and supporting RF equipment.

- Conduct detailed site surveys evaluating terrain, RF propagation, environmental constraints, and infrastructure requirements.

- Apply advanced RF engineering principles to optimize satellite links, mitigate interference, and ensure reliable connectivity.

- Execute deployment and integration plans in accordance with military standards and mission requirements.

- Troubleshoot SATCOM hardware and software issues in real-time operational environments.

- Maintain system readiness, perform preventive maintenance, and support continuity of operations.

- Evaluate new SATCOM technologies and capabilities to enhance mission effectiveness.

- Develop and maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and deployment reports.

- Coordinate with program managers, engineering teams, and military stakeholders to ensure successful field operations.

- Provide guidance to junior technicians and may serve as a task or team lead (non-supervisory).

Requirements:

- 5+ years of hands-on SATCOM operations, deployment, or sustainment experience.

- Active Secret clearance with SSBI/Tier 5 investigation.

- IAT-level II certification is required for compliance.

- Proven military SATCOM background (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps).

- Strong understanding of RF theory, satellite link budgets, and spectrum management.

- Experience conducting site surveys and producing technical documentation.

- Familiarity with DoW communications standards, COMSEC procedures, and classified handling.

- Ability to operate and maintain SATCOM terminals in field and fixed environments.

Desired Skills:

- Experience configuring and maintaining network devices (switches/routers).

- CCNA/CCNP network certification a plus.

- Experience with tactical and strategic SATCOM systems (X-band, Ka-band, Ku-band).

- Understanding of how SATCOM systems interface with IP-based communications.

- Strong problem-solving skills in operational or austere environments.

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits:

- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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## Skills

### Required
- SATCOM
- RF engineering
- Network Infrastructures
- Networking
- Networking Hardware

### Nice to have
- CCNA/CCNP
- tactical and strategic SATCOM systems
- problem-solving
- communication and teamwork

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