Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)
Core
Design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures for commercial, civil, and national security programs.
Role type
Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)
Builds
Next-generation satellite communication systems and avionics units for domestic and international customers
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
RF/digital/optical payload design, system-level CONOPS development, link and signal analysis, MATLAB/Simulink, C++, hardware procurement, system test execution
Preferred skills
Digital communications, satellite/terrestrial antenna theory, 5+ or 9+ years experience
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, C++
Responsibilities
Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures; Support trade studies and generate proposals; Define and verify space communication unit, subsystem and system requirements and interfaces; Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition; Support system-level integration and validation; Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including: link analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance; Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms; Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements; Oversees the design and build of multiple satellite and avionics units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces; Ensures satellite units follow proper test, validation and qualification processes for space applications; Perform hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-off; Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification
Seniority
Associate (Level 2), Experienced (Level 3), or Lead (Level 4)
