Senior Systems Engineer I - RF Mission Solutions
Core
Architect clean-sheet RF payloads and mission solutions for tactical satcom, space-based sensing, and direct-to-cell constellations, balancing link budgets, antenna architectures, and SWaP-C constraints.
Role type
Senior RF Mission Architect (Systems Engineer)
Builds
High-performance payload products for defense and commercial space missions
Domain
Aerospace & Defense, RF/Microwave Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
RF system architecture, link budget analysis, antenna design, SWaP-C optimization, mission lifecycle management, technical proposal writing, hardware roadmap planning
Preferred skills
SAR/radar payload design, TR modules, DSP, radiation effects modeling, zero trust architecture, post-quantum cryptography, spacecraft bus integration
Technologies
STK, MATLAB, Python, HFSS, CST
Responsibilities
Define payload topologies and waveform processing constraints; frame complex RF trade-offs for customers; author technical architecture narratives for proposals; influence internal R&D and technology investments; partner with hardware and software teams to transition concepts to flight development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
