Senior RF Communications Engineer, Blue National Security (BNS)

We're looking for a sharp RF engineer with a foundation in satellite communications and systems engineering who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to lead.

- Relocation provided - Top Secret clearance desired - Travel expected up to 25% of the time

- Technical lead for RF communications systems - mentor junior engineers, review technical products, sit on reviews, author systems documentation - Architect and deploy mission-critical RF communications systems - from concept through checkout - enabling real-time telemetry, video, and data flows for reusable spacecraft operations - Own end-to-end system performance , including link budget, phase noise, coverage analyses, and requirements verification across all phases of flight - Design and execute RF test campaigns spanning bench, integrated systems, and field environments to validate hardware against specifications and ensure full interoperability - Drive procurement strategy from supplier vetting and selection through ongoing management, ensuring hardware meets rigorous mission

requirements - Define and maintain system architecture , including sizing, requirements derivation, and performance parameters for next-generation communications solutions - Coordinate critical interfaces across space relay platforms, ground stations, and internal C&DH/payload subsystems to ensure seamless end-to-end connectivity - Own configuration control and documentation , maintaining detailed functional/logical diagrams, asset inventories, and procedures that keep fast-moving programs on track - Be in the action - support hardware integration labs, vehicle testing, peer reviews, and sit on-console during Launch and Early Operations to see your work fly

- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related technical subject area - A minimum of 8 years of experience in avionics and communication systems development and verification - Knowledge of communication systems for system design, radios, antennas, RF components, waveforms - Experience performing electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools like HFSS, CST, or TICRA to optimize antenna performance and coverage - Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment - Demonstrated leadership of technical teams with emphasis on mentoring junior engineers - Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, or related technical subject area - Experience performing satellite link budget simulations using mission design tools such as ANSYS Systems Tool Kit (STK) - A minimum of 5 years of experience with SATCOM, microwave LOS, or other RF communications systems - Knowledge of RF circuit design, layout, fabrication, and testing. - Proficiency in waveform design, algorithms development (including Matlab/Simulink simulations) or networking. - Experience with software tools such as DOORS Next Generation, Cameo, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, and Windchill

Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55 CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35 WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55