Principal Satellite RF Engineer & Systems Architect

Lynk; Headquarters (KY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A satellite communications company is seeking a Principal RF/Electrical Engineer to design and optimize satellite communications systems. The role requires extensive experience with RF systems, hardware, and software, alongside significant experience in the field. You will engage in link-budget analyses, hardware design, and systems integration, ensuring the success of satellite communications technologies in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with space payload hardware/software projects.
• Hands-on experience from concept to production with RF Front End design.
• Proficiency with electrical design software and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support design of satellite communications systems hardware and software.
• Develop RF link-budget analyses and dimensioning.
• Interface with Systems Engineering to inform network design.

Skills

RF link budgets

Wireless communication systems design

Antenna theory

Programming in C++, C, Python, MATLAB

Testing and debugging RF systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in RF or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

SolidWorks

Spectrum analyzers

FPGAs

SDRs

Job description

A satellite communications company is seeking a Principal RF/Electrical Engineer to design and optimize satellite communications systems. The role requires extensive experience with RF systems, hardware, and software, alongside significant experience in the field. You will engage in link-budget analyses, hardware design, and systems integration, ensuring the success of satellite communications technologies in diverse environments.