RF Systems Engineer for Communications & Tracking

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is looking for a passionate RF Systems Engineer to join their team at NASA Johnson Space Center. This entry-level position focuses on developing communication and tracking systems for space exploration, contributing to NASA's deep space missions. Candidates will engage in writing technical documents, analyzing performance, and collaborating with a diverse team. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in the exciting field of aerospace engineering. If you are eager to make a difference in human space exploration, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

401k with Employer Match

Education Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in RF communications.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Writing and reviewing IRDs, ICDs, and VRs for spacecraft.
• Analyzing communication link performance and participating in design reviews.

Skills

RF Communications

Analytical Skills

Communication Systems

C/C++ Programming

Python Programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

RF Systems Engineer for Communications & Tracking

Join us at Mclaurin Aerospace as an RF Systems Engineer for Communications & Tracking. We are seeking passionate individuals interested in human space exploration, understanding the universe, and working with a diverse team to make a difference. Your talent, teamwork, and energy will help us develop systems for space exploration that benefit humanity on Earth, supporting NASA's deep space missions.

This role is based at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, and involves serving as a RF Systems Engineer for Communication and Tracking subsystems of the Gateway and Exploration programs. Responsibilities include writing and reviewing IRDs, ICDs, and VRs for spacecraft, analyzing communication link performance, participating in design reviews, performing interference and spectral analyses, and representing JSC in various meetings and collaborations.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills in RF communications, and knowledge of communication systems and standards such as CCSDS. Preferred qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience with NASA processes, and familiarity with antennas, RF propagation, and programming languages like C/C++ and Python.

Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, paid holidays, generous PTO, 401k with employer match, education and relocation assistance. This is a contract, entry-level position with a focus on engineering and information technology within the defense and space manufacturing industries.