Senior RF & SATCOM Systems Engineer

ThinKom Solutions; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

401k Matching

PTO

Paid holidays

Bonus Plan

Job summary

ThinKom Solutions seeks a Physics & Hardware Systems Engineer (SATCOM) to architect, develop, and deploy advanced RF satellite systems, leading end‑to‑end design from concept to production. You’ll work with IPTs, customers, and suppliers to ensure interfaces, performance, and reliability. This hands‑on role in a dynamic RF lab emphasizes system integration, risk mitigation, and clear technical reviews.

Travel up to 10% may be required. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of systems engineering experience building RF SATCOM systems.
• Deep familiarity with RF components: amplifiers, converters, oscillators, antennas.
• Experience operating VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and RF test gear.
• U.S. citizen eligible for DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural assessments and define component interfaces across SATCOM payloads and terminals.
• Evaluate RF sub-assemblies and COTS components (antennas, LNBs, HPAs, up/down‑converters, PLLs).
• Direct requirements flow‑down, traceability, and verification testing for performance and reliability.
• Lead IPTs and working groups with customers and suppliers; present design reviews (PDR/CDR).
• Support multiple programs through design, integration, and production delivery.
• Refine system analysis, monitoring routines, and test frameworks for better execution.

Skills

RF SATCOM

Systems architecture

Security clearance

Education

Physics or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

RF test equipment

Job description

ThinKom Solutions seeks a Physics & Hardware Systems Engineer (SATCOM) to architect, develop, and deploy advanced RF satellite systems, leading end‑to‑end design from concept to production. You’ll work with IPTs, customers, and suppliers to ensure interfaces, performance, and reliability. This hands‑on role in a dynamic RF lab emphasizes system integration, risk mitigation, and clear technical reviews.

Travel up to 10% may be required. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility are required.