RF Communication Engineer III - Blue National Security
Overview
Lead end-to-end ownership of next-generation spacecraft RF and optical communication systems supporting reusable spacecraft operations. Drive mission-critical RF communications architecture from concept through checkout and on-orbit support. Shape the future of spaceflight through innovative RF and optical solutions.
What You'll Do9
- 1Architect and deploy mission-critical RF communications systems enabling real-time telemetry video and data flows for reusable spacecraft operations
- 2Own end-to-end system performance including link budget phase noise coverage analyses and requirements verification across all flight phases
- 3Design and execute RF test campaigns spanning bench integrated systems and field environments to validate hardware against specifications
- 4Drive procurement strategy from supplier vetting through ongoing management ensuring hardware meets rigorous mission requirements
- 5Define and maintain system architecture including sizing requirements derivation and performance parameters for next-generation communications solutions
- 6Coordinate critical interfaces across space relay platforms ground stations and internal C&DH/payload subsystems to ensure seamless connectivity
- 7Maintain configuration control and documentation keeping detailed functional logical diagrams asset inventories and procedures
- 8Support hardware integration labs vehicle testing peer reviews and sit-on-console during launch and early operations
- 9Collaborate in fast-paced environment leading teams and seeing work fly
Requirements13
- 1B.S. in Electrical Engineering Physics or related technical subject area
- 2At least 4+ years of experience in avionics and communication systems development and verification
- 3Knowledge of communication systems for system design radios antennas RF components waveforms
- 4Ability to perform electromagnetic simulations using HFSS CST or TICRA to optimize antenna performance
- 5Excellent verbal written and graphical communication skills
- 6Ability to work collaboratively in fast paced dynamic work environment
- 7U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident Green Card holder or lawfully admitted refugee/asylum seeker
- 8M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical subject area preferred
- 9Experience performing satellite link budget simulations using ANSYS STK
- 103+ years of experience with SATCOM microwave LOS or other RF communications systems
- 11Knowledge of RF circuit design layout fabrication and testing
- 12Proficiency in waveform design algorithms development using MATLAB Simulink or networking
- 13Experience with DOORS Next Generation Cameo Confluence JIRA Git Creo Windchill
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