SATCOM RF Engineer - Lead Ground/Space Segment Innovation

Quantum Leap

Leesburg (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match
Educational assistance
Insurance premium subsidy
Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

QuantumLeapResearch in Leesburg, VA is seeking an experienced SATCOM RF Engineer to design, develop, and implement end-to-end RF solutions for ground terminals and satellite ground systems. The role includes SDR-based waveform development and collaboration with ESA-related partners on electronically steerable arrays.

The successful candidate will lead complex RF-centric projects, perform link-budget analyses, and guide prototypes through production while contributing to system architecture and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area.
  • Five+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Extensive RF theory knowledge and RF link performance experience.
  • Knowledge of antenna design, testing, and RF patterns.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop ground segment systems (earth stations and teleports).
  • Design and implement space segment solutions, including link budget analysis.
  • Develop RF devices from concept to production for satellite systems.
  • Collaborate with RF sensor/antenna companies to meet system requirements.
  • Provide oversight for advanced phased array systems; construct hardware prototypes and testing.
  • Offer frequency selection assistance and perform spectral surveys.

Skills

RF theory
RF link performance
Antenna design
Phased array
GEO/MEO/LEO knowledge
Leadership
Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Job description

QuantumLeapResearch in Leesburg, VA is seeking an experienced SATCOM RF Engineer to design, develop, and implement end-to-end RF solutions for ground terminals and satellite ground systems. The role includes SDR-based waveform development and collaboration with ESA-related partners on electronically steerable arrays.

The successful candidate will lead complex RF-centric projects, perform link-budget analyses, and guide prototypes through production while contributing to system architecture and

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