Senior RF Communications Engineer, Blue National Security (BNS)
Core
End-to-end ownership of next-generation spacecraft RF and optical communication systems, from analysis and design through manufacturing, test, and on-orbit operations.
Role type
Senior RF Communications Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Mission-critical RF communications systems enabling real-time telemetry, video, and data flows for reusable spacecraft operations
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
RF systems design, link budget analysis, EM simulation, antenna design, system architecture, procurement strategy, configuration control
Preferred skills
Satellite link budget simulation, RF circuit design, waveform design, networking algorithms
Technologies
HFSS, CST, TICRA, ANSYS STK, Matlab, Simulink, DOORS, JIRA, Git, Creo, Windchill
Responsibilities
Architect and deploy mission-critical RF communications systems; own end-to-end system performance including link budget and coverage analyses; design and execute RF test campaigns; drive procurement strategy; define and maintain system architecture; coordinate critical interfaces across space relay platforms and ground stations; support hardware integration and launch operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
