Satellite Systems Engineer - Ground & RF

relativedynamics; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Employee referral program

Community involvement

Job summary

Relative Dynamics seeks a Mid-Level System Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD to support USGS EROS Center projects. This full-time onsite role involves RF equipment support, satellite ground systems development, and collaboration with engineers, operators, and mission partners. Citizenship and residency requirements apply.

The team works with NASA and Landsat projects, emphasizes learning, and offers a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4–6 years of Satellite Communications Engineering experience or equivalent.
• Experience with satellite ground systems or LEO satellite comms is a plus.
• US Citizenship due to ITAR requirements.
• Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for government credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Support RF ground station hardware integration, deployment, and repair.
• Develop and maintain satellite communications ground systems per mission requirements.
• Coordinate with Systems, Software, and Operations teams for status reporting.
• Conduct architecture and trade studies and execute integration testing.
• Ensure activities comply with CM, SEMP, and standards.

Skills

RF equipment experience

Antenna systems

Satellite communications

Systems engineering lifecycle

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Ground station hardware

Diagnostic equipment

Configuration management

Job description

Relative Dynamics seeks a Mid-Level System Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD to support USGS EROS Center projects. This full-time onsite role involves RF equipment support, satellite ground systems development, and collaboration with engineers, operators, and mission partners. Citizenship and residency requirements apply.

The team works with NASA and Landsat projects, emphasizes learning, and offers a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.