Antenna Systems Engineer II
About The Position
KSAT US is seeking an early to mid-career engineer to perform design, development, deployment, and testing of antenna ground systems focused on baseband/RF equipment configuration, antenna installation/integration/maintenance and site engineering. This role will act as a technical resource for antenna systems within the US, working closely with KSAT’s broader global engineering and program teams. Critical functions include antenna installation on-site, backend integration, validation, and operationalization. The Antenna Systems Engineer will be part of a US-based ground antenna team, expanding KSAT’s antenna service offerings to support commercial and government missions. Responsibilities will include operationalizing multiple greenfield ground stations at CONUS and global locations. The Antenna Systems Engineer will work closely with KSAT USA’s suppliers, industry partners, and the end users to ensure successful deployment of the complete antenna and backend ground systems. This position will report to Jeff Mooney, US Sites and Antenna Systems Lead. The role will be local to the Denver region with flexible teleworking opportunities. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. Joining the KSAT Team means: Opportunity to work across the commercial, civil, and defense space industry Flexible work environment Experience in an international company with a global footprint and opportunities to work across cultures Engaging team: Work with dedicated, multi-talented teammates that inspire to be innovative and ensure customer success
Requirements
- US Citizenship
- Must be eligible to maintain a US DoD SECRET Clearance
- Minimum 2 years of demonstrated engineering experience supporting hardware integration or technical site development/construction
- Demonstrated experience with the engineering process for complex systems
- Demonstrated experience with on-site installation, backend integration, heavy machinery operation, and antenna systems acceptance testing
- Familiarity with Satellite Ground Systems Design (Antennas, Modems, Timing, Amplifiers, etc.)
- Experience with RF lab test equipment and procedures, including but not limited to the following: spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise test sets, bit error rate testing, and sensitive RF equipment handling/installation (ESD, FOD, rack integration, etc)
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with space communications sub-system; (Basic high-level technical competency for communications including: Radio Frequency communication and interfaces, Modulation and demodulation of satellite communication signals, Front End data processing of satellite science data and engineering telemetry data, Monitor and Control systems)
Responsibilities
- Perform systems engineering functions, including requirements management, assignment, and verification & validation
- Provide engineering support for complete site build-out, from site survey, through design, installation, testing, and operations
- Provide engineering support for face-to-face customer testing efforts for RF communications and network interfaces
- Coordinate with the KSAT global technical and program teams to design, develop, and implement long-term solutions for challenging space-ground communications
- Work in a matrixed organization
Benefits
- Four weeks of PTO annually
- $0 individual medical insurance with generous coverages
- Flexible working environment
- Fitness expense reimbursement program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- International travel opportunities
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
