Lead Satellite Communications Engineer

Teltrium Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Teltrium Inc. seeks an experienced Satellite Communications Systems Engineer to lead spectrum management efforts. You will drive interference assessments, coordinate with national and international bodies, and guide future space communications architectures.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10–15+ years of relevant experience, with on-site work in Cleveland, OH and U.S. citizenship. Strong modeling and presentation skills are essential for executive briefings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
• 10-15+ years of relevant industry experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex interference assessments and RF compatibility analyses.
• Represent customer interests in spectrum coordination activities nationally and internationally.
• Provide strategic guidance for future space communications architectures.
• Lead development and integration of interference modeling and data analysis capabilities.
• Serve as technical representative in spectrum management organizations and lead coordination efforts.
• Oversee spectrum requirements, orbital databases, and analytical methodologies for planning.

Skills

Satellite comms

Orbital dynamics

Spectrum management

RF interference analysis

Technical presentations

Education

Master’s degree in EE/Physics

Tools

RF modeling software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Satellite Communications Systems Engineer to serve as a technical leader within our spectrum management team. The successful candidate will lead complex interference assessments, represent customer interests in national and international spectrum coordination activities, and provide strategic guidance for future space communications architectures. Core responsibilities include:

• Lead complex analyses to assess radio frequency (RF) compatibility amongst systems
• Author and present technical assessments, recommendations, and executive-level briefings regarding interference risks, mitigation strategies, and spectrum coordination outcomes
• Lead development and integration of interference modeling and data analysis capabilities
• Serve as a technical representative in domestic and international spectrum management organizations, leading coordination efforts and presenting technical studies on behalf of the customer
• Provide technical oversight for spectrum requirements, orbital characteristics databases, and analytical methodologies used in spectrum planning activities
• Lead development of spectrum architecture development and strategic planning to facilitate spectrum sharing amongst a diverse array of users

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.

Experience: 10-15+ years in a relevant industry or projects

Work Authorization: Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.

Role / Work Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site position in Cleveland, OH.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of satellite communications systems, orbital dynamics, and space network architectures
• Demonstrated experience performing RF compatibility, spectrum-sharing, and interference assessments involving space-based and terrestrial communication systems
• Working knowledge of domestic and international RF spectrum regulations and recommendations pertaining to RF communications, navigation, and active and passive remote sensing
• Experience developing, validating, and applying analytical models and simulations for communications system performance, interference analysis, and spectrum planning.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication, including articulating and presenting technical topics in a clear and concise manner to peers as well as executive level customer audiences

Why Teltrium?

At Teltrium, you'll work alongside highly skilled engineers and scientists supporting some of the nation's most important space communications initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to contribute across the engineering lifecycle, solve complex technical challenges, and help shape the future of space communications.

Teltrium is a technical services company that provides systems engineering and project execution support and capabilities to satellite communications and spectrum management technology programs for NASA and other customers.

We believe:

• In the tremendous power of space exploration to benefit humanity
• In the essential role space systems and networks play in bringing those benefits to life
• In realizing the potential of human ingenuity to unlock that power
• In inspiring tomorrow’s explorers and innovators

We:

• Employ subject matter experts and thought leaders to bring our customers’ vision to reality by developing strategic plans, executing technical analyses and developing hardware and software products.
• Give our engineering team the freedom to stretch boundaries to develop space systems, improve RF communications systems and create space system system solutions.
• Develop education and outreach materials to foster the next generation of space scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.