Senior RF Systems Engineer II

we are looking for a Senior RF Systems Engineer II for a future opening who will be responsible for supporting the development of new RF products including components and systems.

You will develop the payload and TT&C subsystems and support hands-on RF payload testing. The successful candidate will have a strong combination of RF engineering, system design, and system test experience, and will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: System Development - Define and maintain requirements specifications - Conduct payload design trades in support of new business proposals - Drive the development process, making key design decisions and trades - Complete analyses in support of design needs - Support the development of test plans and procedures - Support the design and development of GSE and production automation - Support the development of product documentation including ICDs and User Manuals Customer/Program Support - Review proposals and requirements specifications to assess compliance based on existing unit capabilities vs development needs - Scope and drive development activities for new

requirements - Support engineering reviews such as PDRs, CDRs and TRRs - Provide technical support to internal/external customers including general questions and anomaly troubleshooting - Maintain broad awareness of product development and production schedules to ensure the needs of customers and programs are satisfied YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS SENIOR RF SYSTEMS ENGINEER II: - Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, RF communications (or other engineering degree) and 8+ years of relevant experience - Demonstrated RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity. - A solid theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications and navigation systems and components. - Can account for ITU constraints e.g.

PFD limits and DSN protection. - End to end experience in developing and delivering multiple RF systems including assessing requirements, prototyping engineering models, producing space worthy products, and mission support. - Detailed knowledge in the areas of satellite operations, RF licensing and ground station networks will have been obtained and demonstrated. - U.S. citizenship is required due to program

requirements - Ability to obtain a TS / SCI clearance THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: - Existing TS / SCI clearance - Extensive experience in space grade system design - Extensive experience in analyses including worst case, reliability, FMECA, thermal, and derating analyses - Extensive experience supporting and leading complex engineering programs and developing associated documentation - Experience designing, integrating, and testing RF communications systems for launch vehicles or satellites - Demonstrated expertise in mentoring others - Experience leading incident management and investigations - Experience in conflict resolution and dealing with difficult people - The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines - Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships - Project management experience This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion. Base Pay Range (CA Only) $145,000 - $210,000 USD WHAT TO EXPECT We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.