Satellite Communications (SATCOMM) Systems Engineer (CR-FR-DC)

Crown Consulting, Inc. strives to connect people through driving aviation innovation and expanding aerospace and telecommunications infrastructure. We have been making a difference for our FAA, NASA, State Departments of Transportation and commercial aerospace industry customers for over 30 years. Whether developing and supporting programs that allow the FAA to coordinate responses to natural disasters; simulating air traffic demand; developing methods and techniques to improve the efficient use of the National Airspace; contributing to the safe and effective adoption of advanced aviation concepts; or engaging the next generation of STEM professionals, we are at the forefront of ushering in aviation’s new frontier of smart, multimodal, crewed and uncrewed aircraft, and aviation systems.   

We offer a competitive benefits package including matching 401K, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. We have been voted one of the best places to work in the Washington, DC area. We have built this reputation by hiring great people who value and support the mission of our customers. Come experience the Crown difference. 

Crown was voted as "One of the DC region’s Top Workplaces in 2021." 

Crown is seeking a Satellite Communications (SATCOMM) Systems Engineer. This position is part of a team of aviation professionals supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Command, Control, and Communications (C3) office which is responsible for ensuring emergency operations are maintained. If disruptions, such as national emergencies, natural disasters, or equipment malfunctions occur, the C3 office is chartered with restoring command and control communication services expeditiously. This is an Emergency Essential Position – May be Required to respond to outages on short or no notice basis; supporting disaster response requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead for the Emergency Satellite Communications Program
• Plans, Engineers, Coordinates, Installs, Operates, and Maintains the SATCOMM Network
• Coordinates for site access for contract personnel.
• Maintains the health of the local satellite systems
• Provides guidance and coordinates troubleshooting of systems in the entire network
• Maintains the entire database of Satellite systems and equipment
• Builds Bi-Monthly National Satellite Test Plans
• Conducts Bi-Monthly National Satellite Test Plans, updates database as required
• Troubleshoots returned equipment and evaluates, makes recommendations to management
• Deploys to locations to fix, repair, and or replace entire systems as needed
• Experience with the following Satellite Systems and devices:
  • Hughes MSAT G2
  • Mitsubishi Fixed Units ST-151/251
  • Iridium
  • BGAN
  • iSatPhone Pro (Inmarsat)

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree is required
• 15+ years of relevant experience
  • An additional 8 years of relevant experience can be substituted for a degree
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
• Potentially Travel as a member of the Communications Support Team (CST)
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance with 7 weeks of accepting an offer

Travel Requirements

• 30% to 50%

Visit: www.crownci.com for additional information on our company.

As a government contractor, most of Crown’s positions require US Citizenship. 

Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext. 3059.

Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor