Remote Space Communications & RF Systems Engineer

Astrion; California; Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Communications/Electrical Engineer for remote support to Space System Development in California. The role is part-time with no clearance requirement and involves frequent coordination of RF communications across space systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience, strong data presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Occasional travel (CONUS/OCONUS) may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience.
• Space System Communication Systems and Electrical proficiency.
• End to End Space System Experience implementing testing and flying RF Comm Systems.
• Space System Engineering aptitude.
• Flexible to deadlines, changing schedules and priorities.
• Ability to present data and recommendations to a large audience.
• Detail oriented and organized with strong time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and independent thinker with innovative ideas.
• RF communication expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide Subject Matter Expert for Space System Comm Systems.
• Support design, analysis, integration and testing of comm systems with oversight of multiple task orders.
• Some travel may be required CONUS and OCONUS.
• Support integration and testing of complete space vehicle comm system.
• Support development of comm test beds and testing of EM/EDU comm systems.
• Support European Space Agency Space System Frequency Allocation.
• Ad-hoc support as required.

Skills

Space system comm

RF communications

End-to-end space system

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Adaptability to deadlines

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Communications/Electrical Engineer for remote support to Space System Development in California. The role is part-time with no clearance requirement and involves frequent coordination of RF communications across space systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience, strong data presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Occasional travel (CONUS/OCONUS) may be required.