Satellite Systems Engineer

Tetra Tech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech AMT is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer to support WAAS transponder acquisition and ground uplink equipment. You will develop payload and uplink requirements, assess test reports, analyze link budgets, and coordinate ITU interference concerns on federal contracts.

The role requires a 10+ year track record in satellite/system engineering, familiarity with GPS/WAAS, and strong communication with customers. Master’s degree preferred; eligible for Public Trust.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in system engineering and/or satellite engineering in aerospace or related industry.
• Familiarity with satellite communications, Ground Earth Stations and Satellite operations.
• Experience communicating directly with the customer.
• Experience collaborating and working within a team environment.
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust (SF-85P).
• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Communication Engineering Physics or related discipline (may substitute for 2-years of relevant experience).
• Experience working on federal contracts.
• Knowledge of GPS systems and WAAS.
• Experience with management of research and development activities.
• Familiarity with aviation navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop satellite payload and ground radio frequency uplink requirements.
• Assess satellite payload and ground RF uplink test reports for FAA standards.
• Analyze ground-to-satellite and satellite-to-ground link budgets.
• Assess interference and support coordination in an ITU coordination sense.
• Apply software, hardware, and standards knowledge in analysis, specification, development, integration, and acquisition of systems.
• Communicate directly with the customer and work well within a team.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the systems engineering processes or scientific work.
• Perform trade studies and address complex design and coordination requirements.
• Generate technical reports, white papers, presentations and documents.

Skills

Systems engineering

Satellite communications

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Tetra Tech AMT is looking for a Satellite Systems Engineer or Satellite Communications Engineer to provide support for acquisition of a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) transponder and associated ground uplink equipment.

Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop satellite payload and ground radio frequency uplink requirements
• Assess satellite payload and ground radio frequency uplink test reports for compliance with requirements and FAA standards
• Analyze ground-to-satellite and satellite-to-ground link budgets
• Assess interference and support coordination in an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) coordination sense.
• Apply software, hardware, and standards knowledge in the analysis, specification, development, integration, and acquisition of systems
• The candidate must be comfortable communicating directly with the customer
• The candidate must work well within a team environment and have excellent collaborative skills
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the systems engineering processes or scientific work
• Perform trade studies and address complex features such as conflicting design requirements and difficult coordination requirements
• Generation of technical report, white papers, presentations and other documents

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics or related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in system engineering and/or satellite engineering in the aerospace or related industry
• Familiarity with satellite communications, Ground Earth Stations and Satellite operations
• Experience communicating directly with the customer
• Experience collaborating and working within a team environment
• Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• The ability to obtain a Public Trust (SF-85P)

The successful candidate should have:

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Communication Engineering Physics or related discipline (may substitute for 2-years of relevant experience
• Experience working on federal contracts
• Knowledge of GPS systems and WAAS
• Experience with management of research and development activities
• Familiarity with aviation navigation systems

Salary: $150,000 to $180,000 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.