Senior SATCOM RF Engineer — Space Systems Design

Associates Systems LLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Engineer in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master's in relevant fields and strong RF engineering skills. As part of the team, you will design and analyze SATCOM systems, monitor satellite performance, and troubleshoot technical issues. Competitive compensation options are available, including health benefits and a salary range starting at $160,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in RF engineering and signal processing.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, and STK.
• Understanding of network protocols and encryption standards.

Responsibilities

• Architect communication payloads and end‑to‑end SATCOM systems.
• Monitor satellite health and performance from ground stations.
• Diagnose and resolve signal interference, network anomalies.
• Manage frequency allocations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct pre‑launch simulations and system validation activities.

Skills

RF engineering

Signal processing

MATLAB

Python

C++

STK (Systems Tool Kit)

Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)

Encryption standards

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Telecommunications

Job description

A leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Engineer in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master's in relevant fields and strong RF engineering skills. As part of the team, you will design and analyze SATCOM systems, monitor satellite performance, and troubleshoot technical issues. Competitive compensation options are available, including health benefits and a salary range starting at $160,000 based on experience.