Satellite Communications Engineer - 27277

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Date: Apr 21, 2026

Location: Reston, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 27277 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to support a government customer by driving national and international satellite regulatory strategy. This role is not focused on routine International Telecommunication Union (ITU) filings; rather, it requires a candidate capable of applying deep technical knowledge of satellite and ground systems to influence emerging rules, policies, and international regulations in ways that advance U.S. Government objectives at ITU Working Party (WP) meetings and ultimately at the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC).
 

The ideal candidate will be comfortable writing highly technical and politically sensitive documents, defending U.S. positions in domestic and international forums—ultimately shaping the regulatory landscape for current and future satellite systems.

 

Position will require the candidate to be able to obtain a TS/SCI w/polygraph security clearance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in U.S. and international ITU activities and preparatory meetings leading up to the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC).
  • Develop, draft, and edit U.S. technical and policy contributions, ensuring they accurately represent Government priorities and can withstand rigorous domestic and international scrutiny.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to program offices by translating system requirements into regulatory positions that promote compliant and advantageous satellite operations.
  • Produce written and oral reports clearly articulating technical rationale, regulatory considerations, and recommended courses of action.
  • Conduct or direct analyses required to support regulatory positions, including evaluation of satellite and ground network performance, interference scenarios, spectrum usage, and orbital considerations.
  • Collaborate closely with program offices to understand current and future system concepts, ensuring regulatory approaches align with mission needs. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Strong knowledge of satellite communication systems, including link budgets, radio frequency theory, and basic orbital mechanics.
  • Familiarity with national and international spectrum policy environments, as well as regulatory, registration, and coordination processes.
  • Working knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations and applicable U.S. regulatory frameworks.
  • Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to solve complex, multi disciplinary problems.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive written products for both technical and policy audiences.
  • Clearance: TS/SCI

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience using satellite communications analysis tools such as STK.
  • Basic understanding of analysis processes, modeling methodologies, and engineering review practices.
  • Prior experience drafting national or international regulatory contributions, technical briefs, or policy papers.

Physical Requirements

  • May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.