Space RF Communications Engineer – Lunar Vehicle Systems

Koitecc Solutions; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense is seeking an RF Communications Engineer to support HALTV lunar terrain vehicle programs. The role focuses on subsystem integration, qualification, and testing of RF communications hardware, requiring RF simulation, EMC testing, and end-to-end system verification within a diverse, multi-disciplinary team in Huntsville, Alabama.

Travel up to 10–20% may be required; U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance is required; prior space systems experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical or Computer Engineering degree, 5+ years RF comm experience.
• Experience designing RF links for space-based systems.
• Proven development of RF hardware for communications and testing.
• Experience with RF link budgets and space transceivers/antennas.
• Hands-on with RF simulation tools and EMC testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate RF communications hardware for lunar/space platforms.
• Perform RF link budgets and system verification through testing.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to translate requirements into specs.
• Prepare documentation and support security-clearance processes.

Skills

RF Link Budget

RF Simulation

EMC Testing

Python/C++

STK

HFSS

ADS

Aerospace Systems

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical or Computer Engineering degree

Tools

HFSS

CST Studio Suite

ADS

STK

MATLAB

Job description

Leidos Defense is seeking an RF Communications Engineer to support HALTV lunar terrain vehicle programs. The role focuses on subsystem integration, qualification, and testing of RF communications hardware, requiring RF simulation, EMC testing, and end-to-end system verification within a diverse, multi-disciplinary team in Huntsville, Alabama.

Travel up to 10–20% may be required; U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance is required; prior space systems experience highly valued.