CareerPlan

Digital Telemetry and Command / Radio Frequency Electronics Hardware Design Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

USA - El Segundo, CAFull-time$120k–$162k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens only

Core

Design, define, model, analyze, test, and verify digital telemetry and command (TT&C) electronics hardware and RF front ends for satellite special test equipment (STE) and ground station systems.

Role type

Senior IC hardware design engineer (aerospace TT&C/RF)

Builds

Digital test systems for satellite test execution and launch sites

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Test Equipment / RF Electronics

Required skills

Digital baseband processing, RF design, digital data communication, digital control systems, T&C data formats, hardware development, circuit design and analysis, schematic capture, layout rules, circuit analysis tools, system architecture, requirements definition, test plan execution, trade studies

Preferred skills

Satellite bus and payload command and control, mission management, mission processing, firmware, microprocessor experience, software development lifecycle, re-hosting and integrating software solutions

Technologies

RF front ends, digital electronic hardware, circuit analysis tools, schematic capture tools

Responsibilities

Design and verify electronic hardware and systems; Develop digital telemetry and command electronics; Establish requirements and specifications for STE products; Create and execute test plans; Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration; Capture and analyze technical performance data; Conduct trade studies and literature research

Seniority

Mid-Level to Senior, hands-on IC