Lead Space RF Payload Engineer - Systems Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Space Payload RF Engineer, Lead, to guide the design, development, integration, and test of mission-critical RF payloads for next-generation space vehicles. You will oversee RF circuit and antenna design, SDR-based capabilities, link analysis, and payload integration, collaborating with spacecraft subsystems to meet stringent space-environment requirements.

Applicants should have 5+ years in RF/microwave design, experience with EM simulation tools, and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of RF/microwave circuit design experience.
• Experience with RF hardware design or integration for space payloads.
• Proficiency in EM simulation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF payload design from concept through flight-ready implementation.
• Guide antenna and front-end development and SDR integration.
• Collaborate with spacecraft subsystem engineers to meet mission requirements.

Skills

RF circuit design

Microwave engineering

Antennas

RF hardware testing

SNR NF metrics

EM simulation

COTS integration

SDR / software-defined radio

Leadership

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWR Microwave Office

HFSS

FEKO

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Space Payload RF Engineer, Lead, to guide the design, development, integration, and test of mission-critical RF payloads for next-generation space vehicles. You will oversee RF circuit and antenna design, SDR-based capabilities, link analysis, and payload integration, collaborating with spacecraft subsystems to meet stringent space-environment requirements.

Applicants should have 5+ years in RF/microwave design, experience with EM simulation tools, and a