Senior RF Systems Engineer - Space Payloads & I&T Lead

Space Systems Integration LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior RF Systems Engineer to lead technical oversight of RF payload development, verification and deployment for space missions.

The role requires advanced degrees and extensive experience with spaceborne RF payloads, strong systems engineering, and the ability to coordinate with government customers and prime contractors. A TS/SCI clearance and travel willingness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience or a Master's with 12+ years.
• Experience with spaceborne RF payloads and signal processing.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical issues.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and environmental effects on RF payloads.
• Systems Engineering applied to payload development and integration.
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI and SCI eligibility; polygraph willingness.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary technical oversight for development, build, verification and deployment of Space RF payloads.
• Generate requirements and perform evaluations and compliance assessments.
• Assess concepts, analyses of alternatives and TRAs/MRAs.
• Develop CONOPS and oversee payload integration onto spacecraft.
• Oversee transition to operations, including training, initialization and on-orbit operations.
• Assess payload design updates and their impact on spacecraft performance.
• Work with prime and subcontractors to ensure on-schedule progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Systems Engineering

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior RF Systems Engineer to lead technical oversight of RF payload development, verification and deployment for space missions.

The role requires advanced degrees and extensive experience with spaceborne RF payloads, strong systems engineering, and the ability to coordinate with government customers and prime contractors. A TS/SCI clearance and travel willingness are required.