Remote SAR Payload Systems Engineer

Hikinex; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hikinex is seeking a SAR Payload Systems Engineer to own the definition, design, integration, verification and sustainment of SAR payload subsystems across several Earth-observation satellites. Fully remote from the US is now accepted.

Responsibilities include system architecture, verification planning, test automation, and mission-support activities, with a focus on RF front-end, beamforming, and processing chains.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Hands-on systems integration and test experience.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• US citizen or permanent resident preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and own SAR payload subsystems across satellite programs from requirements to verification.
• Design SAR payload architecture including antenna arrays, RF front-end, digital beamforming, and power/thermal management.
• Lead trade studies, performance budgets, ICDs, and review schematics/layouts.
• Conduct simulations for tolerance budgeting and image quality; support algorithm development.
• Develop payload verification master plan and lead test automation and reporting.
• Support mission operations including payload health monitoring and anomaly analysis.

Job description

Hikinex is seeking a SAR Payload Systems Engineer to own the definition, design, integration, verification and sustainment of SAR payload subsystems across several Earth-observation satellites. Fully remote from the US is now accepted.

Responsibilities include system architecture, verification planning, test automation, and mission-support activities, with a focus on RF front-end, beamforming, and processing chains.