Senior RF SATCOM Engineer — LEO & Space Systems

SES Space & Defense; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SES Space & Defense in Reston, Virginia is seeking a Senior RF Communications Engineer to lead the design and optimization of RF communications in mission-critical SATCOM operations. You will work with advanced RF systems, integrating testing and performance validation while ensuring robust connectivity.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering and over 4 years of experience in RF communications, ideally within defense or aerospace sectors. Strong skills in microwave hardware and critical thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in RF communications engineering.
• Experience in aerospace systems and SATCOM.
• Ability to work under demanding mission constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF communications design elements in space architecture.
• Validate RF system performance against defined requirements.
• Solve interoperability issues in advanced communications scenarios.

Skills

Microwave hardware experience

RF engineering expertise

Critical thinking skills

Team-building skills

Education

BS degree or higher in Engineering

Tools

SATCOM systems

Link performance modeling

Job description

SES Space & Defense in Reston, Virginia is seeking a Senior RF Communications Engineer to lead the design and optimization of RF communications in mission-critical SATCOM operations. You will work with advanced RF systems, integrating testing and performance validation while ensuring robust connectivity.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering and over 4 years of experience in RF communications, ideally within defense or aerospace sectors. Strong skills in microwave hardware and critical thinking are essential.