ADV000CAY RF Communication Systems Engineer (J)

Aerodyne Industries LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Onsite cafeteria

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an RF Communication Systems Engineer. This role involves serving as a point of contact for RF communication subsystems, writing critical documents, and performing extensive analyses. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 2–5 years of experience, and strong skills in RF communications and programming. The role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge in digital modulation and RF communications.
• Must be U.S. citizen with background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as RF Communications Systems Engineer for Gateway programs.
• Write and review Interface Requirements Documents and protocols.
• Determine performance of RF communication links.

Skills

RF communications analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Programming in C/C++

Programming in Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Excel

Job description

Join to apply for the ADV000CAY RF Communication Systems Engineer (J) role at Aerodyne Industries LLC.

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast. We deliver services to NASA, the Missile Defense Agency, and other Department of Defense entities, working on projects that define future space exploration.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with your application in order to be considered for the position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a RF Communications Systems Engineer for the communication and tracking sub‑systems of the Gateway and Exploration programs.
• Write Radio Frequency communication subsystem level Interface Requirements Documents (IRD), Verification Requirements (VRs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for spacecraft; review IRDs, ICDs, and component level requirements (Transponders, Transceivers, baseband processors).
• Review link and network layer protocols implemented on communication systems based on CCSDS recommendations.
• Determine the performance of RF communication links and create link budgets using analytical methods, analysis, and simulations.
• Actively participate and contribute to Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings.
• Perform radio frequency interference & compatibility analysis, Power Flux Density analysis, and spectral analysis for space‑based communication systems.
• Assist and support NASA RF communication sub‑system manager with reviews, meetings, and serve as the technical point of contact.
• Represent JSC and interface with other NASA centers, federal agencies, and commercial partners.
• Perform analysis using software such as Matlab, Simulink, and Excel.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2–5 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• A BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Completed college‑level RF communications coursework.
• Strong analytical skills in RF communications.
• Strong knowledge of digital modulation, demodulation, encoding/decoding, spread‑spectrum signals, signal detection, data formatting, and packetizing.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Preferences

• Experience with NASA processes.
• Knowledge of antennas, RF propagation, and network layer protocols.
• Familiarity with CCSDS communication standards.
• Knowledge of pseudonoise (PN) ranging, forward error correction such as LDPC, radiometric calculations, and orbital dynamics.
• Programming skills in C/C++ and Python.

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
• Much, much more!

Civilian Citizenship

Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required. Candidates must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.