Mid-Level Satellite Communications Engineer

relativedynamics; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Relative Dynamics seeks a Mid-Level System Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD to support the USGS EROS Center. This full-time, on-site role requires collaboration with scientists and mission partners on ground station RF equipment and satellite communications development.

You will work with a team of engineers to apply systems engineering processes, perform architecture trades, and participate in integration testing while contributing to Earth science missions and ongoing technology advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Satellite Communications/Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in Satellite Communications Engineering or equivalent.
• US Citizenship is required due to ITAR requirements.
• Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Work on meaningful projects that support Earth science and sustainability.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and mentors who are passionate about innovation.
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in Satellite Communications and system development.
• Be part of a team that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Provides hardware engineering support and maintenance for RF ground station equipment and related systems.
• Develop ground-based Satellite Communications systems in accordance with mission requirements and interfaces.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Systems engineering

RF equipment

Anomaly investigations

Schematics reading

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Satellite Communications/Systems Engineering

Job description

Relative Dynamics seeks a Mid-Level System Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD to support the USGS EROS Center. This full-time, on-site role requires collaboration with scientists and mission partners on ground station RF equipment and satellite communications development.

You will work with a team of engineers to apply systems engineering processes, perform architecture trades, and participate in integration testing while contributing to Earth science missions and ongoing technology advancement.