Senior RF Analyst
Core
Senior RF Payload Engineer specializing in mission analysis, SIGINT system performance, and requirements development for high-stakes national security space programs.
Role type
Senior IC RF Payload Engineer (SIGINT/Mission Analysis)
Builds
RF payload designs, signal processing algorithms, and mission models for satellite-based SIGINT systems.
Domain
Defense / Intelligence / Space Systems / Electronic Warfare
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
RF payload design, mission modeling, signal propagation analysis, SIGINT system performance evaluation, trade studies, geolocation techniques, MATLAB, C/C++, Python
Preferred skills
Satellite-based SIGINT architectures, high-performance computing (Spark, CUDA, MPI), next-generation space vehicle concepts
Technologies
MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Spark, CUDA, MPI
Responsibilities
Drive critical mission success through RF payload design and mission modeling; Innovate at the hardware-software interface via digital modeling and algorithm development; Lead cross-functional analysis efforts from concept to execution; Shape the future of space systems as a trusted technical advisor; Own the full lifecycle of payload designs from requirements to deployment; Mentor junior engineers and scientists.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities