Space Communications Systems Engineer - RF & Link Budgets

Thales Group; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking a Communication System Engineer in New York to support the design and performance assessment of communication systems for space applications. This role involves defining and implementing RF budgets and command interfaces, and collaborating with suppliers and customers to ensure system functionality.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering and experience in the aerospace sector, particularly with communication protocols and systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering.
• Strong background in communication systems for space applications.
• Experience with digital and RF electronics for data handling.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain RF budgets and control interfaces.
• Support verification and validation phases for performance evaluation.
• Prepare documentation and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication systems knowledge

Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering

Knowledge of RF electronics

Programming in C

Knowledge of Matlab

Education

Master’s degree in Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering

Tools

MS Office products

Job description

Thales Group is seeking a Communication System Engineer in New York to support the design and performance assessment of communication systems for space applications. This role involves defining and implementing RF budgets and command interfaces, and collaborating with suppliers and customers to ensure system functionality.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering and experience in the aerospace sector, particularly with communication protocols and systems.