Comm/Electrical Engineer

Astrion; California (MO); Remote; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Communications/Electrical Engineer for remote support to Space System Development. The role is part-time and supports space system communications in a dynamic delivery environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in RF communications, space systems, and end-to-end testing with flexible scheduling and excellent communication skills. Some travel to CONUS/OCONUS may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience.
• Space system communications and electrical proficiency.
• End-to-end space system experience implementing, testing and flying RF comm systems.
• Space system engineering aptitude.
• Flexible to changing deadlines, schedules, priorities, and events.
• Experience presenting data and recommendations to large audiences.
• Thorough, detail-oriented, organized with strong time management and multi-project prioritization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Self-motivated, independent thinker with innovative ideas.
• Expertise in RF communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME for space system communications.
• Support design, analysis, integration and testing of communications systems with oversight of multiple tasks and staff.
• Some travel may be required, CONUS and OCONUS.
• Support assembly, integration and testing of the space vehicle comm system.
• Support development of test beds and comm system testing.
• Support ESA space system frequency allocation.
• Provide ad-hoc support as required.

Skills

Space systems

RF communications

End-to-end testing

Time management

Communication skills

Data presentation

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Deadline flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Communications/Electrical Engineer

Location: Remote/California

Job Status: Part-Time

Clearance: None

Travel: As Needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity fora Communication Electrical Engineer for remote support to Space System Development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience
• Space System Communication Systems and Electrical proficiency
• End to End Space System Experience implementing testing and flying - RF Comm Systems
• Space System Engineering aptitude
• Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events
• Familiar with and able to present data and recommendations to a large audience
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handlemultipleprojects at once
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas
• Comm expertise in RF

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master's degree preferred
• Comm expertise IN Laser Communication
• Demonstratedproficiencywith management of tactical and strategic communications, marketing, and development of work products
• Exceptional customer relationship management highly desirable

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Subject Matter Expert for Space System Comm Systems
• Supporting Design, Analysis, Integration and Testing of Comm Systems Management role with oversight of multiple task orders or a single program and multiple staff members.
• Some travel may berequired.CONUS and OCONUS (NL)
• Supporting the Assy Integration and Testing of Complete Space Vehicle – Comm System
• Support Developed of Comm Test beds and support EM/EDU Com System Testing.
• Support European Space Agency Space System Frequency Allocation
• Ad-hoc support asrequired.

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