Senior RF SATCOM Engineer – High-Impact LEO Link Designer

DRS Global; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Space & Defense is seeking an experienced RF Communications Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize RF performance across space architectures. You will develop link budgets, model RF impairments, and ensure robust end-to-end connectivity for mission-critical SATCOM operations.

You will integrate testing of waveforms, modems, antennas, and RF subsystems. You will collaborate with space, ground, and network teams, support RF troubleshooting for operational missions, and contribute to

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field

Responsibilities

• Own RF subsystem designs and link performance modeling for SATCOM or aerospace systems.
• Lead RF integration and test activities across space, ground, and user terminals.
• Validate RF performance against requirements such as Eb/N margins, throughput, and interference resilience.
• Experience supporting field operations, terminal integration, or on-orbit performance assessment environments.

Job description

SES Space & Defense is seeking an experienced RF Communications Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize RF performance across space architectures. You will develop link budgets, model RF impairments, and ensure robust end-to-end connectivity for mission-critical SATCOM operations.

You will integrate testing of waveforms, modems, antennas, and RF subsystems. You will collaborate with space, ground, and network teams, support RF troubleshooting for operational missions, and contribute to