SATCOM Systems Engineer (Hybrid- Aberdeen Proving Ground)

Systems Engineer (Satcom)

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD
Type: Hybrid (Local duty at APG with remote work when available)
Salary Range: $155,000 – $175,000 annually

About Fairwinds Technologies

Fairwinds Technologies is a U.S.-based engineering firm specializing in Satellite Communications (SATCOM), RF Transmission Systems, Network Design, Systems Integration, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). We deliver advanced communications, networking, and IT solutions to defense and civilian agencies worldwide, supporting Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) systems in austere military environments.

Position Overview

We are seeking a SATCOM Systems Engineer to design, integrate, test, deploy, and sustain satellite communications solutions and services. The engineer will translate customer requirements into resilient end-to-end architectures, and user segments. This role requires strong systems engineering judgment, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and effective collaboration with customers, Fairwinds Technologies Sales and Product Development program teams, vendors, and field personnel.

 This position requires excellent communication skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment & Travel

Hybrid work model with local duty at APG and remote work when available
 Occasional travel (up to 35%) for demos, customer meetings, and field support

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not supervise others.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position, working Monday through Friday; 40 hours per work week; occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Some flexibility in actual work hours may be offered.

Travel

Must be willing to travel 25-35% when required.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the US and possess or obtain a Secret level clearance 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Why Join Us

Compensation- Salary

At Fairwinds, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location and experience.