WCDAS Station Support Engineer

Company: Global Science & Technology, Inc.
Location: Wattsville
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Global Science & Technology (GST) is seeking a WCDAS Station Support Engineer. The WCDAS Station support engineer will be responsible for supporting the engineering staff at the WALLOPS COMMAND AND DATA ACQUISITION STATION (WCDAS) in Wallops Island, VA, and will be responsible for supporting the ground station equipment and operations that provide satellite data for the nation. Current missions include GOES-R, DSCOVR, LEO-T, and GOES-IO. Primary Duties: Engineer supporting engineering activities at the WCDAS. Specific tasks include: Providing inputs for weekly and monthly status reports. Supporting mission-related meetings and anomaly investigations. Supporting and conducting RF and antenna measurement activities. Conducting RFI investigation and mitigation analysis. Evaluating and commenting on test plans, technical reports, and documentation. Reviewing operations manuals and processes. Supporting anomaly reviews and technical interface meetings (TIMs). Creating system diagrams and technical reports for senior management review. Providing recommendations for system improvements. Supporting activities related to the specification and procurement of antennas, ground system equipment, and services required to support our missions. Performing equipment testing, acceptance, and integration into antenna ground systems. Supporting risk management activities. Tracking milestones for projects that are at or affect the station. Supporting acquisition planning and development activities. Interfacing between mission operations technicians and the ground systems projects. Supporting Risk Management process activities Required Education/Experience/Skills: BS degree and a minimum of 4 years of professional experience or a recent MS degree. Equivalent experience may substitute for a degree. Knowledge of Project Management, tracking projects in support of OSPO Knowledge of RF and antenna measurement activities Knowledge of system diagrams Knowledge of test plans Knowledge of technical reports and documentation Experience with measurement test equipment (i.e., spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc. Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements. Compensation At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance. Salary at GST is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $95,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the GST total compensation package for employees. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Work Definitions: If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility. If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work at the client site - in person, or as needed for the specific role. Please note, effective 5/7/2025, that as part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance, must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form. GST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. GST provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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