Remote Payload SAR Systems Engineer

Actalent; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 96,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Payload SAR Systems Engineer to join our team in Houston, with a remote work setup and quarterly travel to Montreal. The role focuses on architecting antenna arrays and radar electronics, and delivering beam forming and raw data processing algorithms for space systems.

You will model and verify performance against payload specifications, leveraging RF expertise and spacecraft engineering experience to support international space programs.

Qualifications

• Expertise in RF fundamentals and applications.
• Strong understanding of antenna array concepts and radar electronics.
• Proficient in signal processing techniques for aerospace payloads.
• Experience in electronics and systems engineering for space systems.
• Background in spacecraft, satellite, or aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Architect antenna arrays and radar electronics.
• Develop beam forming and raw data signal processing algorithms.
• Model and verify performance and payload specifications.

Skills

RF expertise

Antenna systems

Signal processing

Electronics and systems engineering

Spacecraft / aerospace engineering

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Payload SAR Systems Engineer to join our team in Houston, with a remote work setup and quarterly travel to Montreal. The role focuses on architecting antenna arrays and radar electronics, and delivering beam forming and raw data processing algorithms for space systems.

You will model and verify performance against payload specifications, leveraging RF expertise and spacecraft engineering experience to support international space programs.