Mid-Level Satellite Systems Engineer

relativedynamics; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life/disability insurance

Vacation and paid holidays

401k with company match

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement

Job summary

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

You’ll contribute to architecture, integration, testing, and requirements definition while working in a team‑oriented environment that values curiosity and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the Systems Engineering and Project Life Cycle.
• Experience in working with RF equipment including antenna, demodulators, receivers, upconverters, station controllers and basic diagnostic equipment such as spectrum analyzers.
• Experience in anomaly investigations or troubleshooting activities.
• 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 all ground station RF equipment including procurement, deployment/integration, troubleshooting and repair.
• Provides Satellite Communications systems engineering support to develop ground based systems in accordance with mission requirements including antennas, RF equipment and all associated ground station equipment.
• Communicate and coordinate activities and technical status with the Systems Engineer, Software Engineers, Operators and other Project team members.
• Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with an established SEMP.
• Support decomposing operations concepts into detailed requirements and documenting interfaces.
• Conduct architecture and trade study analysis and execute formal integration testing and analysis.
• Support the integration activities at remote partner locations and ensure activities meet standards and best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Systems Engineering knowledge

RF equipment experience

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Satellite Communications/Systems Engineering background

Job description

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

You’ll contribute to architecture, integration, testing, and requirements definition while working in a team‑oriented environment that values curiosity and continuous learning.