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Expertise in RF Communications Architecture for National Security Space Programs, with a strong focus on TT&C, Crosslinks, and Mission Data Links. Proven ability to lead technical teams, develop architecture documentation, and ensure compliance with government standards and security requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
RF Systems EngineeringCommunications Systems DesignLink Budget AnalysisTechnical CommunicationActive Top Secret Security Clearance
Tech Stack
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Key responsibilities & impact- Define and own end-to-end RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs, including TT&C, crosslinks, and mission data links
- Lead architecture trades and system-level analyses evaluating frequency bands, waveforms, link budgets, modulation schemes, and antenna configurations
- Develop and maintain CONOPS, interface control documents, and architecture definition documents
- Collaborate with mission engineering, systems engineering, payload, and ground systems teams to ensure communications compatibility and performance
- Engage government customers, program offices, and external stakeholders to capture requirements, present architectures, and influence program direction
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to RF and communications engineers
- Support proposal development, including technical volumes, basis of estimates, and architecture white papers
- Identify and assess emerging RF technologies, standards, and threat environments
- Ensure compliance with government standards, spectrum regulations, and security requirements including COMSEC, TRANSEC, and ITAR
- Partner with Mission Engineering & Architecture leadership to align communications architectures with broader mission and system-level strategies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
- 12+ years of experience in RF systems engineering, communications systems design, or related disciplines, with demonstrated experience in space systems
- Demonstrated experience designing and/or architecting TT&C, crosslink, and/or mission data link systems for space vehicles or satellites
- Proficiency in RF link budget analysis, waveform design, modulation/coding, and antenna systems
- Experience working on National Security Space programs and familiarity with associated government customers
- Strong technical communication skills with the ability to present complex architectures to technical and executive audiences
- Experience developing architecture documentation and contributing to proposal efforts
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required
- TS//SCI security clearance strongly preferred
- U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee
- Preferred: Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- Preferred: Experience with protected/anti-jam waveforms, LPI/LPD communications, or COMSEC/TRANSEC systems
- Preferred: Familiarity with MILSATCOM systems, standards, and architectures
- Preferred: Experience with optical/laser communications
- Preferred: Knowledge of spectrum management, frequency coordination, and ITU/NTIA regulatory processes
- Preferred: Experience supporting competitive proposal efforts for classified government programs
- Preferred: Prior architect or chief engineer experience with cross-functional technical leadership responsibilities
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
- Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, and individual contributions
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Hard Skills
RF Link Budget AnalysisWaveform DesignModulation/CodingAntenna SystemsArchitecture DocumentationProposal DevelopmentEmerging RF TechnologiesFrequency CoordinationSpectrum ManagementOptical/Laser Communications
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationInfluencing Program DirectionStrong Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Top Secret Security ClearanceTS//SCI Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
National Security Space ProgramsCOMSECTRANSECMILSATCOM SystemsGovernment StandardsSpace SystemsArchitecture Definition DocumentsInterface Control DocumentsThreat EnvironmentsGovernment Customers