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RF Systems Engineer
SpaceSystemsIntegration
Chantilly, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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- Perform end-to-end RF systems engineering, including link budget analysis, signal propagation studies, EIRP, G/T calculations, and noise figure optimization.
- Support the design, integration, and validation of SATCOM systems across GEO, MEO, and LEO satellite constellations and waveform technologies.
- Apply knowledge of mesh networking concepts such as dynamic routing, frequency reuse, and latency optimization.
- Design, develop, and integrate ground terminal systems including RF front-ends, BUCs, LNBs, antennas, modems, and related hardware.
- Analyze and optimize waveforms including QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM, and Forward Error Correction (FEC) schemes for spectral efficiency and link robustness.
- Apply antenna theory and design principles to phased arrays, parabolic reflectors, flat panel antennas, and systems requiring beam steering, polarization control, and precision tracking.
- Collaborate on network protocol integration, ensuring smooth interoperability between SATCOM and terrestrial TCP/IP, VLAN, and QoS-based infrastructures.
- Operate and interpret results from RF lab test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and related diagnostic tools.
- Utilize Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and digital Intermediate Frequency (IF) architectures in both development and troubleshooting roles.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Extensive hands-on experience in RF systems design and SATCOM engineering.
- Familiarity with ground terminal design and satellite communication subsystems.
- Strong working knowledge of modulation schemes, link budgets, and antenna system performance.
- Experience with RF lab measurement tools and SDR platforms
- Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CI polygraph (polygraph within the last ten (10) years).
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- Prior experience supporting military or government communication systems.
- Knowledge of mesh networking, advanced waveform optimization, and spectrum management.
- Experience with digital IF, signal processing, and adaptive communications techniques.
- Familiarity with non-traditional RF sensing technologies and methodologies.
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