Job Description/Essential Functions:
Perform high-level trade studies and analyses of satellite communications systems architectures, including space and
ground segments, in support of program and new business proposals.
Develop RF system performance requirements and flow down to detailed component specifications.
Define antenna coverage, preliminary antenna design characteristics, and specification of antennas.
Lead and oversee the mechanical and electrical design, integration, test, and in-orbit checkout of satellite communication
subsystems.
Write detailed unit-level and spacecraft-level test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts to ensure functional testing
verifies and validates all subsystem performance requirements.
Track and trend RF subsystem and component performance parameters through spacecraft assembly, integration, and
environmental test.
Present effectively at customer design reviews. Interaction with the customer, and senior management team in the business group.
Perform vendor survey for RF components and support down-selection and contract negotiation. Provide technical subcontract monitoring.
Write specifications and engineering reports as a result of advanced studies, special engineering investigations, and
similar activities.
Mentor, guide, and advise less-experienced staff
Required Qualifications:
BSEE Required/Advanced Degree preferred. 15+ years experience and demonstrated proficiency in the architecture design, specification, analysis, and test of RF communication systems and components for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) spacecraft. A background in the procurement and manufacturing of RF communication hardware in the space industry is also desired. TS/SCI/SSBI Required
Thorough understanding in the fundamentals of RF, microwave circuit, antenna design, and satellite communications.
Ability to generate detailed RF link budgets for digital and analog satellite communication systems.
Strong knowledge of the functional performance of RF components such as transmitters, receivers, transponders, filters,
switches, isolators, and antennas.
Experience in the design, development, procurement, integration and test of satellite RF components.
Hands-on knowledge and experience with RF test equipment including signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum
analyzers, oscilloscopes, amplifiers, mixers, power meters, directional couplers etc. Ability to troubleshoot RF components
and subsystems.
Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex problems to external customers and non-engineering managers.
Knowledge of a variety of satellite communications systems and ground station networks, including commercial, civil, and military systems.
Experience with Cost Account Management and Earned Value Management Systems |
