RF Engineer leading and supervising RF technical activities for satellite ground and space systems with hands-on leadership and expertise in challenging environments.
Responsibilities
Act as technical lead for RF systems supporting satellite communications and payload operations
Design, analyze, and optimize RF architectures for space-to-ground links, space payloads, ground stations, and antenna farms
Lead RF performance analysis, including link budgets, interference analysis, and system margin assessments
Supervise and mentor RF Technicians, assigning work, reviewing results, and ensuring adherence to procedures and best practices
Develop and maintain technician training materials, task qualifications, and lab safety standards
Coordinate technician staffing for test events, operations support, and maintenance windows
Lead RF integration and test activities for spacecraft, payloads, and ground systems
Oversee setup, calibration, and maintenance of RF test equipment and lab infrastructure
Support antenna farm operations, including pointing, calibration, maintenance, and anomaly resolution
Collaborate with systems, software, and operations teams to support end-to-end TT&C and payload communications testing
Own and maintain RF documentation, including ICDs, test procedures, calibration records, and configuration baselines
Support technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and operational readiness reviews
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and security requirements.
Requirements
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering or related field and 6+ years of experience in RF engineering, preferably in satellite, aerospace, or high-reliability systems
Proven experience leading or supervising technical staff or technicians
Strong background in satellite communications, ground station RF systems, and antenna architectures
Hands-on expertise with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters)
Solid understanding of RF fundamentals, modulation schemes, and signal integrity
Ability to work across disciplines and communicate complex technical concepts clearly
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