26-501. Satellite Communications Systems Engineer (NASA Programs)

Teltrium, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO + holidays

Job summary

Teltrium, Inc. is seeking a systems engineer to support space and ground communications initiatives for NASA and other aerospace customers.

You will work across the lifecycle to develop, analyze, integrate, test, and operate RF-enabled communications systems that enable mission success. The role emphasizes collaboration across government and industry teams, with opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship as you grow into senior or lead responsibilities within a rapidly expanding

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in satellite/communications systems engineering.
• Experience with requirements development, architecture analysis, integration, testing, and validation.
• Knowledge of RF systems, antennas, networks, and system performance analysis.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, assessment, and evolution of space and ground communications architectures and systems.
• Develop, analyze, and refine system requirements, interface definitions, technical specifications, and engineering products.
• Conduct communications-system analyses, trade studies, performance assessments, and interoperability evaluations.
• Support integration, test, verification, validation, and mission-readiness activities.
• Develop technical reports, engineering documentation, presentations, and recommendations for customers and stakeholders.
• Participate in technical reviews, design assessments, and lifecycle engineering activities.
• Collaborate with government, industry, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful mission execution.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring commensurate with experience and assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Satellite communications

RF engineering

Systems engineering

Interoperability analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering

Job description

Are you looking to apply your systems-engineering expertise to challenges that matter? At Teltrium, you’ll support advanced space communications initiatives for NASA and other government and commercial aerospace customers, working across the engineering lifecycle to help develop, analyze, integrate, test, and operate communications systems that enable mission success.

Why Join Teltrium

• Support NASA and other government aerospace customers

• Work across the full systems-engineering lifecycle for space communications systems

• Solve complex technical challenges involving RF systems, antennas, networks, and end-to-end performance

• Collaborate with government, industry, and multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Grow from an experienced systems engineer into senior or lead technical responsibilities based on qualifications and demonstrated expertise

• Grow with a rapidly expanding engineering organization!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, assessment, and evolution of space and ground communications architectures and systems

• Develop, analyze, and refine system requirements, interface definitions, technical specifications, and engineering products

• Conduct communications-system analyses, trade studies, performance assessments, and interoperability evaluations

• Support integration, test, verification, validation, and mission-readiness activities

• Develop technical reports, engineering documentation, presentations, and recommendations for customers and stakeholders

• Participate in technical reviews, design assessments, and lifecycle engineering activities

• Collaborate with government, industry, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges

• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful mission execution

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring commensurate with experience and assigned responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• 5+ years of experience in satellite communications, communications systems engineering, RF engineering, aerospace systems, network engineering, or a related field

• Experience supporting requirements development, architecture analysis, integration, testing, verification, and validation

• Knowledge of RF systems, antennas, communications networks, and system performance analysis

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or higher), particularly for candidates considered for Senior or Lead-level responsibilities

• Familiarity with space communications networks, space communications architectures, or mission-operations environments

• Experience leading technical efforts, mentoring engineers, or serving as a technical lead on engineering projects

• Experience supporting technical reviews, mission-readiness reviews, and executive-level briefings

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000+ annually, based on experience and qualifications.

• Health: Medical, dental, vision coverage

• Retirement: 401(k) with company match

• Time Off: Generous PTO + federal holidays

• Career Growth: Training, certifications, mentoring, and advancement opportunities

Important

NOTE: THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR REMOTE OR HYBRID