Space RF Systems Engineer - Moon/Mars comms, Clearance

Aerodyne Industries, LLC

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Aerodyne Industries, LLC in Huntsville, AL is seeking a senior RF engineer to provide RF analysis, simulation, and development support for space-based RF communication systems. Active US security clearance and US citizenship are required.

You will support Moon Base Utilities, Deep Space Communications Network, and future RF infrastructures, performing link margin analyses and RF subsystem studies. Responsibilities include analyzing transmitters/receivers/antennas, participating in requirements

Qualifications

Degree in electrical engineering from ABET-accredited university and 15+ years of experience in antenna and RF design, test, and evaluation.
Must be a US citizen with an active security clearance or ability to obtain one.
Proficient with Visual Basic, MathCAD and/or MatLab, ANSYS HFSS, GPS/GNSS simulators, and PNT/communication waveform analyzers (BPSK, QAM, QPSK).

Responsibilities

Provide analyses of existing transmitters, receivers, and antenna designs.
Participate in requirements and data reviews providing inputs and comments.
Support test campaigns in internal and external laboratories.
Support and generate RF subsystem trade studies.
Perform link margin analyses using various modulation protocols and environmental influences.
Write or collaborate on communication system design and analyses reports.
Project milestone reviews for customers and stakeholders.
Mentor early-career and internship engineers.