Satellite Ground Systems Engineer II Lunar

KSAT, INC.

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of PTO annually

$0 individual medical insurance

Flexible working environment

Fitness expense reimbursement program

Tuition reimbursement program

International travel opportunities

Job summary

KSAT, INC. is looking for a Satellite Ground Systems Engineer II in Denver, Colorado, to design and integrate satellite ground systems. The role involves collaborating with global teams and ensuring successful RF system deployments for customers.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, with at least 5 years of proven engineering skills in RF systems. A competitive salary range of $100K to $130K is offered, along with a strong benefits package including PTO and medical insurance.

Qualifications

Must demonstrate 5+ years of experience with RF systems and technical site development.
Eligibility to maintain a US DoD SECRET Clearance is required.
Familiarity with Satellite Ground Systems and RF communications is essential.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test satellite ground systems focusing on RF integration.
Work closely with customers to ensure successful deployment of systems.
Coordinate with global teams for engineering and operational tasks.

Skills

RF systems expertise

Hardware integration

Technical site development

Satellite Ground Systems Design

Network knowledge (SDWAN, MPLS)

RF lab test equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Satellite Ground Systems Engineer II

KSAT Inc.

7600 E Eastman Ave, Suite 415 Denver, Colorado 80231 www.ksat.no

Introduction

With headquarters in Tromsø, Norway, Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) supplies ground station services for satellite communications. KSAT is the world’s largest supplier of telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) and data acquisition services for non-geostationary satellites.

Founded in 1968, KSAT has grown to over 500 employees with about 50% of KSAT’s annual revenue comes from the US. The wholly owned subsidiary KSAT Inc. (aka. KSAT USA) is located in Denver, Colorado and is rapidly growing in response to strong US Government and industry demand for commercial ground segment services. As a result of KSAT’s continued growth in the US, more critical talent is needed.

Summary of Position

KSAT USA is seeking an early to mid-career engineer to perform design, development, deployment, and testing of satellite ground systems focused on demodulator deployment, antenna installation/integration and site engineering. This role will act as a technical resource for key customers in the USA, working closely with KSAT’s broader global engineering and program teams. Critical functions include integrating and operationalizing complete radio frequency (RF) ground systems servicing space missions with a focus on backend/datacenter integration and test.

In the near term, the Satellite Ground Systems Engineer will be part of the lunar integration and operations team, in coordination with the global KSAT team, performing additional antenna installations to support civil and commercial missions. Responsibilities will include operationalizing multiple ground stations at CONUS and global locations. The Satellite Ground Systems Engineer will work closely with KSAT USA’s suppliers, industry partners, and the end users to ensure successful deployment of the complete antenna and backend ground systems.

This position will report to Austin Cooner, US Director of Engineering.

The role will be local to the Denver region with flexible teleworking opportunities. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Joining the KSAT Team means:

Opportunity to work across the commercial, civil, and defense space industry
Flexible work environment
Experience in an international company with a global footprint and opportunities to work across cultures
Engaging team: inspire small, dedicated, 'A-class' teammates. Being part of a nimble and passionate 'start-up' team, with the financial security and product technology readiness level of an established company - the best of both worlds

Compensation

The On-Target base salary range is between $100K - $130K.

Benefits Package Highlights:

Four weeks of PTO annually
$0 individual medical insurance with generous coverages
Flexible working environment
Fitness expense reimbursement program
Tuition reimbursement program
International travel opportunities

Details of the Role

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform systems engineering functions, including requirements management, assignment, and verification & validation
Provide engineering support for complete site build-out, from site survey, through design, installation, testing, and operations
Provide engineering support for face-to-face customer testing efforts for RF communications and network interfaces
Coordinate with the KSAT global technical and program teams to design, develop, and implement long-term solutions for challenging space-ground communications
Work in a matrixed organization

Requirements

US Citizenship

Must be eligible to maintain a US DoD SECRET Clearance

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum 5 years of demonstrated engineering experience supporting RF systems, hardware integration, or technical site development
Demonstrated experience with the engineering process for complex systems
Demonstrated experience with on-site installation, backend integration, racking and cabling, and antenna systems acceptance testing
Familiarity with Satellite Ground Systems Design (Antennas, Modems, Timing, Amplifiers, etc…)
Familiarity with technical competency for communications including: Radio Frequency communication and interfaces, Modulation and demodulation of satellite communication signals, Front End data processing of satellite science data and engineering telemetry data, Monitor and Control systems
Some experience with RF lab test equipment and procedures, including but not limited to the following: spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise test sets, bit error rate testing, and sensitive RF equipment handling/installation (ESD, FOD, rack integration, etc)
Preferred: Networking knowledge to include SDWAN, MPLS, VLANs and subnetting, IPv4/6, routing and switching; to include CCNA certifications or the equivalent

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