Spacecraft Payload Systems Engineer

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering RF/digital/optical satellite payloads for space-based programs, with duties spanning from concept studies to on-orbit operations.

The candidate will have a BS in engineering or related field, experience with payloads and subsystems, and proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with communications subsystems or units.
• Payload design, analysis, development or verification experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF, digital, or optical satellite payloads and architectures.
• Support trade studies and proposals for space systems.
• Define and verify space communication unit, subsystem and system requirements and interfaces.
• Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF/optical performance analysis.
• Oversee integration and validation of satellite payloads.

Skills

RF communications

Payload design

System-level analysis

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering RF/digital/optical satellite payloads for space-based programs, with duties spanning from concept studies to on-orbit operations.

The candidate will have a BS in engineering or related field, experience with payloads and subsystems, and proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C++.