Senior RF & Electrical Engineer - Satellite Communications

Lynk Global, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite communications company located in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Principal RF/Electrical Engineer. The role involves a blend of RF, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering tasks. Responsibilities include designing satellite communication systems, performing link budget analyses, and integrating hardware/software systems. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in RF or Electrical Engineering and extensive experience developing communications systems. This position offers the chance to impact billions of lives through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in space payload hardware/software development.
• Hands-on experience from concept to production with RF Front End design.
• Proficient in Linux, Windows, and Mac OSX.

Responsibilities

• Support design of satellite communications systems hardware and software.
• Develop link budget analyses and system dimensioning.
• Test and integrate communications systems performance.

Skills

RF link budget

Wireless communication systems design

Antenna theory

Testing and debugging RF systems

Programming proficiency (C++, Python, MATLAB)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in RF or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

ADS

SolidWorks

Job description

A leading satellite communications company located in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Principal RF/Electrical Engineer. The role involves a blend of RF, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering tasks. Responsibilities include designing satellite communication systems, performing link budget analyses, and integrating hardware/software systems. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in RF or Electrical Engineering and extensive experience developing communications systems. This position offers the chance to impact billions of lives through innovative technology.