Collaborate with the Chief Communications Architect to develop end-to-end RF communications system architectures for spacecraft across civil, commercial, and National Security Space programs
Develop and maintain initial RF link budgets for space-to-ground and crosslink communications across a range of mission profiles and orbital regimes
Define and develop system-level RF specifications and flow them down to spacecraft development teams for further design, integration, and delivery
Design and support testing of spacecraft Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) systems and mission data systems
Perform RF systems analysis and trade studies, including modulation schemes, frequency band selection, antenna coverage, and link margin optimization
Support requirements definition, traceability, and verification across the RF communications subsystem lifecycle
Conduct performance analysis for missions spanning Earth-centered orbits (LEO, MEO, GEO) as well as deep space environments including cislunar and Mars
Engage with internal spacecraft development teams and external partners to ensure RF system designs meet mission requirements
Contribute to technical reviews and provide subject matter expertise on RF communications topics
Support proposal development and new business capture activities across the business unit, including classified programs
Stay current with emerging technologies, standards, and best practices in spacecraft RF communications

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a closely related technical field
5+ years of hands-on experience in RF systems engineering, including design, analysis, integration, and/or test of spacecraft communications systems
Demonstrated experience developing RF link budgets and performing end-to-end communications system analysis
Working knowledge of spacecraft TT&C subsystem architectures, including transmitters, receivers, transponders, and associated ground station equipment
Experience developing and flowing down system-level RF specifications to hardware development teams
Familiarity with RF communications standards and protocols relevant to space applications (e.g., CCSDS)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform system-level trade studies and communicate results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience contributing to technical documentation and design reviews
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

RF systems engineeringRF link budgetssystem-level RF specificationsTelemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) systemsmodulation schemesfrequency band selectionantenna coveragelink margin optimizationperformance analysisspacecraft communications systems

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillstechnical documentationdesign reviewscollaborationsubject matter expertise

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringTop Secret (TS) security clearance