Systems Engineer | Satellite RF & Communications
Systems Engineer | Satellite RF & Communications
Systems Engineer | Satellite RF & Communications
NewOrbit
NewOrbit Space is seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Satellite RF & Communications to design and integrate RF systems for low-orbit satellites. The role involves RF system design, link budget analysis, antenna development, testing, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should have an advanced degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of industry experience.
Qualification
- Advanced degree (MSc, MEng, or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on RF or microwave systems.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience designing and implementing RF systems in a satellite or aerospace context.
- Strong understanding of RF components (LNAs, filters, mixers, power amplifiers, etc.).
- Proficiency with RF tools such as CST, HFSS, ADS, and MATLAB.
- Familiarity with SDR platforms and relevant communication protocols (e.g., CCSDS, S-band, X-band, UHF).
Responsibility
- Own the end-to-end design of the satellite’s RF systems, including transmit and receive chains for telemetry, tracking, control (TT&C), and payload communication links.
- Develop and maintain detailed RF link budgets for all mission phases and orbital regimes, including low and ultra-low Earth orbits.
- Design, simulate, or select antennas suitable for small satellite platforms, balancing performance, size, and thermal constraints.
- Lead testing campaigns including RF compatibility tests, over-the-air validation, and pre-flight functional verification of RF subsystems.
- Work closely with systems, avionics, thermal, and mechanical teams to ensure RF systems are robustly integrated within the satellite architecture.
