Space Payload RF Lead - Architect & SDR Integration

Phase2 Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Space Payload RF Engineer, Lead, to guide RF subsystem architecture and flight-ready implementations for space vehicles. You will mentor engineers and collaborate across spacecraft disciplines to ensure mission success.

The role requires 5+ years in RF design, AS9100 knowledge, and Top Secret clearance, with hands-on experience in SDR/frontend integration and environmental testing in a space context.

Qualifications

• 5+ years RF/microwave circuit design experience including amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, filters, and antennas.
• Experience designing custom RF hardware or integrating COTS RF hardware through simulation, fabrication, testing, and optimization stages of product development for Space Payloads.
• Experience with advanced RF or microwave design techniques such as electromagnetic (EM) simulation.
• Experience with RF measurement and testing tools, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Experience with design and RF simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, or FEKO.
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards, mission assurance practices, and space hardware workmanship guidelines.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug RF hardware.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and work in a team environment.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF payload design, development, integration and test from concept through flight-ready implementation.
• Define and drive RF subsystem architecture and guide antenna and frontend development.
• Mentor junior engineers and strengthen engineering rigor.
• Collaborate with spacecraft subsystem teams to meet mission assurance requirements.

Skills

RF/microwave design

Custom RF hardware design

EM simulation

RF measurement tools

RF design tools

AS9100 knowledge

Troubleshooting RF hardware

Team collaboration

Top Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Engineering (plus)

Tools

AWR Microwave Office

HFSS

FEKO

MATLAB

Python

GitHub

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Space Payload RF Engineer, Lead, to guide RF subsystem architecture and flight-ready implementations for space vehicles. You will mentor engineers and collaborate across spacecraft disciplines to ensure mission success.

The role requires 5+ years in RF design, AS9100 knowledge, and Top Secret clearance, with hands-on experience in SDR/frontend integration and environmental testing in a space context.