Electrical Engineer III – Spacecraft Programs (RF Comms)
$125,000–$175,000 year
On-site · Rockville, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Lead RF communications subsystem development for Ranger spacecraft programs from architecture definition through integration and flight readiness. Define and coordinate RF subsystem electrical and operational interfaces across avionics, payload, GNC, power, and flight software; author and maintain RF ICDs; drive RF integration challenges including signal integrity, EMC/EMI, and redundancy; perform make-versus-buy trades; develop RF link budgets and performance analyses; coordinate with vendors and external suppliers; support environmental testing, vehicle integration, and mission readiness activities; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable RF architectures for high-mobility spacecraft missions; participate in major reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR).
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- 7+ years of experience developing spacecraft RF communications subsystems
- Experience deriving spacecraft communications subsystem requirements and interface definitions
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including link budgets, signal integrity, RF routing, antenna systems, and communications performance analysis
- Experience authoring subsystem ICDs and coordinating multidisciplinary electrical and operational interfaces
- Experience supporting RF hardware integration, debugging, and anomaly resolution activities
- Strong technical communication, analytical, and cross-functional coordination skills
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
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