Mid-Level Satellite Communications Systems Engineer

relativedynamics; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and benefits package

Medical, dental, vision, and life/dis/

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Employee referral program

Community involvement

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 satellite communications systems.

Responsibilities include hardware support for RF equipment, architecture studies, and integration activities. A strong background in electrical engineering and systems life cycle is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Satellite Communications/Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 4–6 years of satellite communications engineering experience or equivalent is required.
• US Citizenship is required due to ITAR requirements.
• Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for security credential issuance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation.

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 satellite communications and system development.
• Provide hardware engineering support and maintenance for ground station RF equipment.
• Develop ground-based systems including antennas, RF equipment and related ground station gear.
• Communicate and coordinate activities with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Operators, and other team members.
• Conduct architecture and trade studies, interface definitions, and necessary testing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Systems engineering

RF equipment

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Diagnostics equipment

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 satellite communications systems.

Responsibilities include hardware support for RF equipment, architecture studies, and integration activities. A strong background in electrical engineering and systems life cycle is required.