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RF Systems Engineer III
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Demonstrates expertise in RF Systems Engineering, including the development of RF link budgets and system-level specifications for spacecraft communications. Proficient in analyzing and optimizing RF communications systems for various mission profiles, with strong communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration.
Highest-signal resume keywords
RF Systems EngineeringRF Link Budget DevelopmentSpacecraft TT&C Subsystem ArchitectureSystem-Level RF SpecificationsTechnical Documentation
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop end-to-end RF communications system architectures for spacecraft across civil, commercial, and National Security Space programs
- Develop and maintain initial RF link budgets for space-to-ground and crosslink communications
- Define and develop system-level RF specifications and flow them down to spacecraft development teams
- Design and support testing of spacecraft Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) systems and mission data systems
- Perform RF systems analysis and trade studies covering modulation schemes, frequency bands, antenna coverage, and link margin optimization
- Support requirements definition, traceability, and verification across the RF communications subsystem lifecycle
- Conduct performance analysis for LEO, MEO, GEO, cislunar, and Mars missions
- Engage internal spacecraft development teams and external partners to ensure RF designs meet mission requirements
- Contribute to technical reviews and provide subject matter expertise on RF communications
- Support proposal development and new business capture activities
- Stay current with emerging spacecraft RF communications technologies, standards, and best practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a closely related technical field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in RF systems engineering, including design, analysis, integration, and/or test of spacecraft communications systems
- Demonstrated experience developing RF link budgets and performing end-to-end communications system analysis
- Working knowledge of spacecraft TT&C subsystem architectures, including transmitters, receivers, transponders, and associated ground station equipment
- Experience developing and flowing down system-level RF specifications to hardware development teams
- Familiarity with RF communications standards and protocols relevant to space applications, such as CCSDS
- Strong analytical skills for system-level trade studies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience contributing to technical documentation and design reviews
- U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted U.S. refugee/asylee status required
- Ability to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check
- Less than 25% travel expectation
- Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field
- Preferred: 7+ years of experience in spacecraft RF communications systems engineering
- Preferred: Active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Preferred: Deep space communications experience, including cislunar and/or Mars mission architectures
- Preferred: NASA Deep Space Network or commercial ground network experience
- Preferred: Software-defined radio platforms and digital signal processing
- Preferred: STK, MATLAB, or Python
- Preferred: Antenna systems design, including phased arrays, high-gain antennas, and omnidirectional coverage analysis
- Preferred: National Security Space program experience
- Preferred: EMI/EMC design principles and testing methodologies
- Preferred: Environmental qualification of RF hardware
- Preferred: Government or commercial proposal experience, including technical writing and basis of estimate development
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation assistance is available for candidates who qualify
- Medical, dental, vision, 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, individual contributions, and company discretion
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Hard Skills
RF Systems AnalysisModulation SchemesFrequency BandsAntenna CoverageLink Margin OptimizationTrade StudiesEnvironmental Qualification of RF HardwareEMI/EMC Design PrinciplesSoftware-Defined Radio PlatformsDigital Signal Processing
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication
Tools & Technologies
STKMATLABPython
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Civil Space ProgramsCommercial Space ProgramsNational Security Space ProgramsCCSDS StandardsDeep Space CommunicationsCislunar MissionsMars MissionsTechnical ReviewsProposal DevelopmentGround Station Equipment