RF Payload Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Test & Integration

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is seeking an RF Communication Systems Engineer in Palo Alto, CA. This role involves supporting the development and testing of RF communication subsystems and provides hands-on experience in spacecraft payload integration.

Responsibilities include developing test requirements, performing RF system analyses, and troubleshooting RF payloads. Candidates should have a B.S. in engineering or related fields and at least two years of RF engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Two years of experience in RF engineering.
• Understanding of mathematics and physics as they apply to electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and analysis of system test requirements for RF payload.
• Assist in creating RF system test procedures and perform routine analysis.
• Support spacecraft integration and testing, including RF payload troubleshooting.

Skills

RF engineering

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Mathematics and physics

Education

B.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, or related discipline

Tools

AWR Microwave Office

ADS

Ansys HFSS

C++

VBA

MATLAB

Python

Job description

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is seeking an RF Communication Systems Engineer in Palo Alto, CA. This role involves supporting the development and testing of RF communication subsystems and provides hands-on experience in spacecraft payload integration.

Responsibilities include developing test requirements, performing RF system analyses, and troubleshooting RF payloads. Candidates should have a B.S. in engineering or related fields and at least two years of RF engineering experience.