Space Communications Engineer

• Design space communication architectures to support satellite systems in lunar orbit deep-space and other high-reliability mission applications.
• Define comprehensive communication subsystem requirements and allocate requirements seamlessly across spacecraft payload and ground system interfaces.
• Develop RF communication subsystem configurations and test frameworks for hardware including directional/omni antennas transceivers Software Defined Radios (SDRs) LNAs SSPAs filters and multiplexers.
• Develop maintain and execute communication link budgets to prove end-to-end mission performance requirements are achieved under worst-case orbital conditions.
• Define and implement advanced communication waveforms modulation schemes forward error correction (FEC) coding techniques and synchronization methods.
• Perform RF system modeling software simulation hardware integration component testing and multi-element troubleshooting activities.
• Conduct critical communication performance analyses including Eb/No carrier-to-noise ratio data throughput orbital coverage user access windows and link margin assessments.
• Ensure all communication subsystem designs fully comply with applicable constraints international spectrum management standards and government requirements.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary engineering teamsincluding systems flight software avionics GN&C and ground stationsto ensure successful communications integration and testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills when handling complex RF signals and noise environments.
• Ability to work effectively and pivot dynamically in a fast-paced collaborative and mission-driven team environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the capability to present link margins and RF architecture designs to internal leads and commercial clients.

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Physics or a highly related technical field plus 5-10 years of experience in communications engineering.
• 5-10 years of direct experience developing spacecraft communication subsystem requirements hardware specifications and interface definitions (ICDs).
• Experience with communication analysis and simulation tools such as MATLAB Simulink STK (Systems Tool Kit) FreeFlyer GMAT or equivalent.
• Experience utilizing RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers vector network analyzers (VNAs) signal generators and high-speed oscilloscopes.

• Experience with lunar deep-space or satellite communication systems as well as optical (laser) communications or Software Defined Radios (SDRs) is highly desired.
• Familiarity with international government standards CCSDS protocols and spectrum management/licensing activities.
• Experience supporting communication subsystem integration environmental testing (including EMI/EMC and TVAC verification) and active mission operations.
• All candidates selected will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen.
• To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

• Prolonged periods standing or walking on hard surfaces.
• Ability to travel <10% to support testing facilities or operations centers.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Required Experience:

IC