Principal Microwave Payload Systems Engineer
Core
Lead architecture, development, integration, and delivery of next-generation space-based microwave sensing payloads for a satellite constellation.
Role type
Principal Microwave Payload Systems Engineer
Builds
Space-based microwave sensing payloads for a weather observation constellation
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Microwave Radiometry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Microwave radiometry, RF system design, radiometric performance modeling, antenna systems, calibration architectures, system-level trade studies, MBSE, spacecraft subsystems integration
Preferred skills
Low-noise amplifier design, frequency conversion chains, digital signal processing, environmental testing, on-orbit operations support
Technologies
Microwave front-end, RF receivers, frequency generation, filtering, digitization, noise diodes, reference loads
Responsibilities
Lead architecture definition and technical design of microwave payload systems; Translate atmospheric sensing objectives into instrument-level requirements; Own system-level radiometric performance modeling; Conduct technical trade studies across subsystem options; Guide integration of key payload subsystems; Define and lead calibration strategies; Identify technical risks and drive mitigation plans; Support payload integration, testing, and on-orbit operations
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence