Satellite Systems Engineer - Payloads & RF

Akkar; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkar is seeking a Systems Engineer to advance satellite missions and communications payloads. You will translate customer requirements into robust, end-to-end architectures and collaborate with RF, electrical, software and mission operations teams.

This role covers requirements decomposition, system integration, verification planning and interface management across payloads, spacecraft platforms and ground systems. Experience in MBSE, SysML and ECSS/DoD standards is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in systems or aerospace engineering or related field.
• Experience designing and evaluating satellite payloads.
• Proven ability to manage system requirements and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system-level requirements and architectures.
• Support design and development of satellite payloads and subsystems.
• Perform system-level analyses, trade studies and assessments.
• Define interfaces between payloads, spacecraft and ground systems.
• Support integration, verification and validation activities.
• Prepare system specifications and verification plans.
• Coordinate with RF, software, electrical and mission operations teams.
• Participate in design reviews and troubleshooting.

Skills

Satellite systems

Payload design

RF systems

MBSE / SysML

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering or related

Tools

Cameo

Capella

Job description

Akkar is seeking a Systems Engineer to advance satellite missions and communications payloads. You will translate customer requirements into robust, end-to-end architectures and collaborate with RF, electrical, software and mission operations teams.

This role covers requirements decomposition, system integration, verification planning and interface management across payloads, spacecraft platforms and ground systems. Experience in MBSE, SysML and ECSS/DoD standards is valued.