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This role focuses on the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection-based systems. The position involves working across hardware, software, networking, and Radio Frequency (RF) components to support mission-critical communications and signal processing systems.\nResponsibilities\nSupport the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection systems.\n\nPerform systems engineering activities across hardware, software, networking, and RF components.\n\nAssist with the development and integration of RF and signal processing systems for communications applications.\n\nSupport system requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, and validation.\n\nConduct system integration testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations.\n\nDevelop and maintain engineering documentation, test plans, interface control documents, and configuration management records.\n\nCollaborate with engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support system sustainment.\n\nQualifications\nActive TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph through this customer is required.\n\nBachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant systems engineering experience required.\n\nExperience supporting systems engineering activities across hardware, software, networking, and RF components.\n\nExperience with RF and signal processing systems development.\n\nExperience supporting system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.\n\nKnowledge of system requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, and validation.\n\nStrong technical documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.\n\nSalary Range\nUSD $120,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position 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.Overview\nEager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.\nAt Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.\nHeadquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.\nMarkon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. 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