Senior SAR Payload Architect for Earth Observation

HIKINEX (Fastwater Staffing); United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HIKINEX (Fastwater Staffing) is seeking an experienced SAR systems engineer to design antenna, RF, and processing for Earth-observation satellites. You will lead requirements, trade studies, verification, and operations, while sustaining SAR payload subsystems across missions.

The role demands a degree in EE/CS/Physics and 5+ years in remote sensing, with strong technical writing, JIRA, and integration experience. This position is based in the United States and requires on-site participation.

Qualifications

• Degree in EE, CS, or Physics required.
• 5+ years in remote sensing or satellite systems.

Responsibilities

• Design SAR architecture including antenna, RF, and processing.
• Lead requirements, trade studies, verification, and operations.
• Support current and next-gen Earth-observation satellites.
• Own SAR payload subsystems from definition to sustainment.

Skills

Remote sensing

Technical writing

JIRA

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS/Physics

Tools

Integration experience

Job description

HIKINEX (Fastwater Staffing) is seeking an experienced SAR systems engineer to design antenna, RF, and processing for Earth-observation satellites. You will lead requirements, trade studies, verification, and operations, while sustaining SAR payload subsystems across missions.

The role demands a degree in EE/CS/Physics and 5+ years in remote sensing, with strong technical writing, JIRA, and integration experience. This position is based in the United States and requires on-site participation.