RF Communications Engineer – Lunar Systems (Hybrid)

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage for‑+

Gym membership program

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an RF Communications Engineer for the Voyager Lunar Systems program. You will establish subsystem requirements, mature designs, run link budgets, test components, and coordinate with other subsystems to ensure overall compatibility and regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the Electronic Systems Manager and offers a hybrid work arrangement in Pittsburgh with exciting opportunities to advance mission-critical space technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering with RF Focus plus 3 years in comms OR Master’s with RF focus and 1 year in comms.
• Experience operating RF Lab equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, VNA, Oscilloscopes).
• Knowledge of RF concepts: transmission lines, S-parameters, Fourier transforms, link budgets, modulation, PSD, noise.
• Knowledge of antenna theory and basic PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF communications systems through design, development, simulation, testing, verification and operations.
• Apply full lifecycle systems development including requirements and traceability.
• Perform link budget analysis for spacecraft in various regions.
• Support design reviews (PDR, CDR).
• Engage with suppliers and vendors of RF hardware.

Skills

RF Systems Design

RF Lab Equipment

Link Budget Analysis

Antenna Theory

PCB Design

Python Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s in Aerospace or Electrical Eng (RF focus)

Master’s in Aerospace or Electrical Eng (RF focus)

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Vector Network Analyzer

Oscilloscopes

HFSS

Job description

Voyager Technologies, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an RF Communications Engineer for the Voyager Lunar Systems program. You will establish subsystem requirements, mature designs, run link budgets, test components, and coordinate with other subsystems to ensure overall compatibility and regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the Electronic Systems Manager and offers a hybrid work arrangement in Pittsburgh with exciting opportunities to advance mission-critical space technologies.