Space Systems & Satcom Intelligence Engineer
Core
Analyze adversary SATCOM systems, communications architectures, and space-based ISR capabilities to support counter-space and strategic intelligence missions.
Role type
Intelligence Engineer (Space Systems & SATCOM)
Builds
Intelligence products covering satellite vulnerabilities and operational concepts
Domain
National Security / Space Defense / Communications Intelligence
Required skills
SATCOM analysis, RF communications principles, space systems architecture assessment, technical intelligence, foreign space program evaluation
Preferred skills
Network planning, military/commercial SATCOM systems experience, SIGINT operations exposure
Technologies
SATCOM systems, RF systems, ISR platforms
Responsibilities
Analyze adversary SATCOM systems and communications architectures; Conduct assessments of communications payloads, frequencies, waveforms, and ground infrastructure; Evaluate space-based ISR and satellite communications capabilities; Develop intelligence products covering satellite vulnerabilities and operational concepts; Assess technical developments in foreign space and communications programs; Support identification of collection opportunities and intelligence gaps
