RF EngineeringTechnical Project Manager

Lanteris Space Systems • San Jose, CA

3d • Remote

About The Position

At Lanteris Space, we unlock the promise of space to help governments and businesses solve problems on Earth and beyond. We deliver broadband communications and advance space operations with capabilities in Space Infrastructure. Want to play a part in humankind’s return to the moon and beyond, contribute to missions in support of national security or improve the health and sustainability of our planet? Now is your chance to amplify your impact, working to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. We are looking for an RF Engineering Technical Project Manager to join us in San Jose, CA, to support new and existing RF Subsystems projects. This role may be performed remotely within the U.S. It is critical in the development of new satellites. These subsystems are the building blocks of complex satellites. Getting the right design of these sub-systems is a major driver of cost and schedule on every project. In this role, you will be specifying and documenting the assigned RF subsystems by interfacing with advanced systems and payload engineers, among other disciplines to develop the required performance. You will follow the hardware through the development, build, delivery and support spacecraft integration and test activities, acting as a technical expert supporting the subsystem. You will report progress and issues to your management team.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field.
• 8 years related working experience required.

Nice To Haves

• A masters degree may be substituted for two years of experience.
• Four years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Thorough knowledge in a specific engineering or scientific field in RF technologies and engineering.
• Provide functional guidance to personnel assigned to assist.
• Receives assignments with limited supervision.
• Represents the company to customers and/or vendors in providing solutions for technical problems.
• Experience working with multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the technical engineer/project manager for a variety of RF subsystems, including TWTAs (Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier) or other assigned hardware.
• Determine and document applicable specifications for each design, development and/or test.
• Supports Troubleshooting during FRB (Failure Review Board) activities.
• Contribute to major technical proposal efforts.
• Provide technical analysis and recommendations.
• Prepares and delivers briefings and issues reports on activities, analyses, experiments, and all work performed.
• Introduce innovative and creative products in area of specialty.

Benefits

• paid time off
• health and welfare insurance
• 401(k)
• incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior