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
Senior IC space communications payload systems engineer
Builds
Next-generation satellite communication payloads and systems
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
RF and digital payload design, system requirements definition and verification, CONOPS development, link and signal performance analysis, MATLAB/Simulink, C++, antenna theory, system integration and validation
Preferred skills
Satellite or space-based payload experience, terrestrial RF/digital communications systems experience, G/T and EIRP analysis, system test execution and troubleshooting
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, C++, RF analysis tools
Responsibilities
Design and develop next-generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems; support trade studies and proposal generation; define and verify system requirements and interfaces; perform system-level CONOPS and performance analysis; oversee design and build of payload units; conduct design reviews and system test preparation and execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (Associate/Experienced/Lead levels)
