Satellite Communications Network Engineer

EEOC

Network Engineer leading lab automation solutions for Satellite Communications at Booz Allen. Planning, testing, and maintaining automation hardware/software to support military's communications needs.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $99,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lab automation solutions, including the planning, implementation, and maintenance of automation hardware and software in a DoD environment. Proficient in network configuration, troubleshooting, and engineering support with a strong understanding of network design and security.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lab Automation ManagementNetwork ConfigurationRouting And Switching TechnologiesNetwork Security TechnologiesSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Network ConfigurationTroubleshootingRouting TechnologiesSwitching TechnologiesLayer 2 And 3 Network ProtocolsNetwork DesignNetwork ArchitectureOSI Model ConceptsTransport LayersSystem Interoperability

Tools & Technologies

Automation HardwareAutomation SoftwareFirewall Implementations

Industry Keywords

DoD Lab EnvironmentEngineering Implementation PlanningSustainment EngineeringTechnical Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the creation and management of a lab automation solution for a SATCOM lab
Plan, implement, test, and maintain automation hardware and software to support test and process automation
Improve reliability, availability, and performance across mission‑focused environments
Contribute to engineering efforts, including implementation planning, technical reviews, test activities, and upgrades
Establish automation practices and procedures in a DoD lab environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience with network configuration, troubleshooting, or engineering support
2+ years of experience with routing and switching technologies and Layer 2 and 3 network protocols
Experience supporting engineering implementation planning, sustainment engineering, or technical reviews
Knowledge of network design and architecture, OSI model concepts, transport layers, and system interoperability
Knowledge of network security technologies and firewall implementations
Ability to interpret network diagrams, engineering documentation, and lab test outputs
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care