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SATCOM Engineering Support

AT Leidos
Leidos

SATCOM Engineering Support

Manama, Bahrain

Description

Leidos is seeking a skilled SATCOM Engineering Support Specialist to support our MARCENT program in Bahrain. This role provides Tier 2 network support for a complex enterprise-wide WAN/LAN network and Radio Frequency (RF) systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in SATCOM operations, network troubleshooting, and telecommunications inventory management, ensuring optimal performance and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide Tier 2 support for WAN, LAN, and RF systems, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Operate and maintain SATCOM systems, including modems, redundancy switches, HPAs, LNAs, LNBs, ACUs, SSPAs, antennas, HVAC units, UPS, and generators (if applicable).
  • Conduct advanced troubleshooting beyond Built-In-Test (BIT) capabilities using Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).
  • Manage telecommunications installation supplies and maintain daily inventory tracking.
  • Operate and support satellite radios, FDMA, TDMA modems, and iDirect or Linkway modems and hubs.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop best practices for network configurations, monitoring, patch management, and security enforcement.

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Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's with 4+ years of experience. Additional experience, trainings, or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Experience providing Tier 2 network support for WAN, LAN, and RF systems.
  • Proven ability to diagnose and resolve network issues, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Hands-on experience with SATCOM system operations and maintenance.
  • Proficiency in Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) usage.
  • Strong background in network security, patch management, and system monitoring.
  • Experience in inventory management for telecommunications installation supplies.
  • Current U.S. passport with the ability to live and work in an austere environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience working in a military or defense operations environment.

EIO2024

Original Posting:

June 5, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Client-provided location(s): Manama, Bahrain
Job ID: Leidos-R-00160449
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program