Senior RF Systems Engineer
Core
Design and build RF systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, enabling space-to-Earth, space-to-space, and crew audio/multimedia links.
Role type
Senior RF Systems Engineer
Builds
Avionics, structures, thermal control, and software systems for Haven Station
Domain
Space exploration, RF engineering, spacecraft communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
RF system design and analysis, RF test equipment operation (Spectrum Analyzers, VNAs, Power Meters), software development (Matlab, Python, C/C++), requirements generation, block diagram creation, checkout procedure definition
Preferred skills
MS/PhD in ECE/EE/Physics, RF analysis software (HFSS, STK, ADS), in-space effects knowledge (radiation, atomic oxygen, plasma charging), spacecraft system design experience, RF modulation schemes (BPSK, SOQPSK, GMSK, APSK), communication coding (Reed Solomon, LDPC, BCH), space standards (CCSDS, DVB-S2), networking (Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, VLANs), serial protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, RS-422/485)
Technologies
Matlab, Python, C/C++, HFSS, STK, ADS, CCSDS, DVB-S2, Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, CAN, SPI, I2C, RS-422/485
Responsibilities
Support system level design and modeling of spacecraft communications systems; Generate requirements, concepts of operations, block diagrams, and high level analysis; Work with integration and operations teams to define checkout procedures, LEOP, orbital phase, and docking operations; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to form tightly integrated avionics, structures, thermal control, and software systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC