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