Satellite RF Space EMI/EMC Engineer

General Atomics • Englewood, CO

273d • $98,100 - $171,398

About The Position

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight experience to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Satellite RF Space EMI/EMC Engineer working on satellite systems to join our team located in Englewood, CO.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, four or more years of experience with a master's degree, or two or more years with a PhD.
• Knowledge of writing RF/Communication Control Plans, Test Procedures, Test Plans and Test Reports.
• Previous experience handling and testing satellite flight hardware, including a demonstrated ability to test and troubleshoot electronic systems.
• Understanding of small satellite design and practices desired.
• Familiarity with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations for satellite systems (space and ground).
• Knowledge of S-band, X-band and Ka-band systems and designs essential; other bands highly desirable.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI analysis and design considerations.
• Familiarity with all aspects of the satellite system life cycle, including spacecraft level environmental testing, launch, and operations.
• Understanding of clean room compliance and safe working practices.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support mission, system and operational concept development for satellite missions, encompassing space, ground and operational aspects.
• Function as the technical lead of the RF/Communication group, functioning as a mentor to junior level RF engineers.
• Work with customers and suppliers, internal and external, to develop and define RF subsystem (space and ground) requirements.
• Support all phases of customer programmatic reviews including: System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, Pre-Ship Review.
• Oversee and perform as required the detailed design, development, analysis, production, and test of satellite RF subsystems and EMI/EMC analysis for both product development and flight program execution.
• Actively participate in system level design of satellite systems across all project phases, through subsystem architectural design and hardware development.
• Apply system engineering principles to the selection of RF subsystems as part of satellite concept and design development.
• Perform testing and fault diagnosis of equipment, subsystems and systems, including record-keeping and the generation of documentation and test plans, procedures and results.
• Ensure an accurate and up-to-date document set for RF products.
• Apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve engineering problems.
• Prepare technical responses to bids, presentation materials and reports, for a variety of applications and customers.
• Support and actively participate in customer and supplier meetings and presentations at all project stages.
• Liaise with customer and supplier staff, and staff from other parts of GA.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Salary: $98,100 - $171,398

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree