Satellite Communications Systems Engineer

Founded in 2001 on the belief that success begins with quality, Qwaltec is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. We are a team of systems engineers, technical training consultants, program managers, and mission operations experts with deep experience supporting the Department of War, NASA, United States Space Force, and commercial aerospace customers. From ground system operations and mission control to technical training and software engineering, Qwaltec brings space within reach — and we are growing.

We strive for excellence and accountability, and we do everything we can to exceed expectations while acting with integrity and compassion. We invest in relationships, and we value openness, honesty, and fairness in all our endeavors.

Qwaltec is seeking a Satellite Communications Systems Engineer to join the technical team supporting satellite ground station operations for a Department of War customer. You will assist with integrating new missions into the ground system baseline, planning system upgrades, and identifying requirements and deficiencies in ground station hardware and software.

This role blends hands-on systems engineering with mission-level thinking: performing analyses to define system performance requirements, integrating technical parameters, and ensuring compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces. This position is fully on-site in the Maryland / Washington DC Metro area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with integrating new missions into the ground system baseline

• Plan system upgrades and identify requirements and deficiencies in ground station hardware and software

• Perform analyses to evaluate needs and define system performance requirements

• Integrate technical parameters and ensure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces

• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and program management across the spacecraft and ground system life cycle