Senior Ground & Payload Engineer, SATCOM (Telework)

United States Space Force Forces; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Space Force Forces in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Ground & Payload Engineer to support satellite communications and RF systems. The role leads on-orbit and ground-segment test campaigns for evolving constellations and requires expert RF and electronics background.

The candidate should possess ABET-accredited engineering credentials with an advanced degree preferred, strong test/evaluation experience, and the ability to present findings to senior defense leaders.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD) in RF or satellite communications.
• Formal training in satellite link budget analysis and RF instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-orbit and ground-segment test campaigns for satellite constellations.
• Evaluate user terminals and modems for RF compliance and modeling.
• Mentor team members and present findings to defense acquisition leaders.
• Develop instrumentation and evaluate spacecraft performance under operational loading.
• Drive improvements aligning RF engineering with military standards.

Skills

RF link engineering

Satellite RF expertise

Electronics engineering

Cross-functional program leadership

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. or Ph.D. in RF/Microwave Systems or Satellite Communications (preferred)

Job description

United States Space Force Forces in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Ground & Payload Engineer to support satellite communications and RF systems. The role leads on-orbit and ground-segment test campaigns for evolving constellations and requires expert RF and electronics background.

The candidate should possess ABET-accredited engineering credentials with an advanced degree preferred, strong test/evaluation experience, and the ability to present findings to senior defense leaders.