Spacecraft Radio Frequency Engineer, Senior

Relative Dynamics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance

Competitive wage and benefits package

Vacation and paid holidays

Great 401k with company match

Employee referral program

Community involvement initiatives

Job summary

A technology company focused on space communication seeks a Senior Spacecraft Radio Frequency Engineer in Houston, Texas. This position involves working on NASA's Human Space Flight Missions, conducting RF analysis, and ensuring compliance with spectrum regulations. Candidates should have a BS in engineering and over 5 years of experience in RF communications. The role offers a competitive wage, benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be U.S. Citizen.
• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• High knowledge of RF communication systems needed.
• Proficient with MATLAB/Simulink/STK.
• Experience with spectrum coordination and link budgets.

Responsibilities

• Perform spectrum management & coordination tasks for RF systems.
• Determine the performance of RF communication links.
• Conduct RF interference and compatibility analysis.
• Assess interference statistics per ITU‑R and NTIA.
• Data reductions, analysis, and presentation of results.
• Work with antennas, polarization, PSD, and spectral roll‑off.
• R&D tasks on experimental projects for future comms tech.

Skills

Digital communications

RF system analysis

FEC coding

Communications engineering

Spectrum regulations

MATLAB

Simulink

System Tool Kit (STK)

Baseband filtering

Data formatting

MATLAB

Simulink

STK

Education

BS degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

System Tool Kit (STK)

Job description

Career Opportunities with Relative Dynamics

Relative Dynamics is a company focused on advancing space communication technology. Founded in 2011, our goal is to define the new space era by pushing the boundaries of engineering, models, services, and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamics.space.

We are currently seeking a Senior Spacecraft Radio Frequency Engineer to work on NASA's Human Space Flight Missions such as Artemis, Dream Chaser, Commercial Space Stations, and internal R&D for future space communications.

What You'll Get to Do

• Perform spectrum management & coordination tasks for RF systems and interface with other NASA centers and federal agencies to resolve spectrum issues.
• Determine the performance of RF communication links and create link budgets using analytical methods or simulation tools.
• Perform RF interference and compatibility analysis for space-based communication systems.
• Assess RF interference statistics using ITU‑R and NTIA recommendations to evaluate potential harmful interference to or from NASA systems.
• Perform data reductions, analyze, and document results for presentation to customers.
• Work with antennas, antenna polarization, power spectral density, and spectral roll‑off.
• Perform R&D tasks on experimental projects for upcoming communication technologies (position may be filled on a lower level).

What You'll Need

Requirements

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• High knowledge of digital communications, RF system analysis, FEC coding, and communications engineering.
• In-depth understanding of communication systems such as phase modulation, spread spectrum, signal detection, signal and interference analysis, baseband filtering, data formatting, etc.
• Knowledge of spectrum regulations, regulatory approval process, radio frequency compatibility/interference assessment including dynamic simulations.
• Familiar with analysis software such as MATLAB, Simulink, and System Tool Kit (STK) or equivalent.

What You Won't Do

• Feel stuck as we offer great opportunities to advance and learn.
• Feel like a number as we're a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs.

Who You Are

• A self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge.
• A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts.
• Accept assignments with open, cooperative, positive, and team‑oriented attitudes.
• Able to plan and execute plans across teams.
• Effective communicator both written and verbal.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive wage and benefits package.
• Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• Great 401k with company match.
• Employee referral program.
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community.

Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.