Mid-Level Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. As a Lead Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer, you will design and develop state of the art, space-based RF payloads for our customers. This includes communications systems to link our satellites to each other and to ground stations as well as perform critical missions on-orbit. You will need to work in a team-based environment to work on the unique challenges of developing flexible RF subsystems for small spacecraft on demanding timelines. This position's internal job is Electrophysics Engr/Scientist. Our team is currently hiring for levels 2-3.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
2+ years of experience in space or aviation RF & Communications system design, analysis, subsystem component selection, and system evaluation
Experience calculating link budgets including atmospheric & environmental effects
Experience performing antenna design & analysis including sizing, patterns, gains, and usage
Experience evaluating and selecting RF components (e.g. LNA, PA sizing and selection)
Strong bias for getting things done with collaboration but minimal regimentation in a new emerging aerospace environment
The ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required
U.S. Citizenship
Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, implementing and testing algorithms for software defined radios
Experience with legacy and emerging satellite communications modulation and coding.
Experience designing, implementing and testing antennas
Experience designing, implementing and testing radios from piece parts level
Experience with optical communications links
Experience with networking and networked RF communication links
Experience with the CCSDS standards
Master's Degree or higher
Current SSBI or TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Leading space vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links
Identify & define communications system requirements
Identify appropriate communications technologies to meet requirements
Collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines to design, build, test and deliver spacecraft communication products for multiple programs
Develop Millennium's own communications technologies from concept to flight readiness
Create communications subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification documents
Leading communication subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification
Operate communications systems on orbit
Other job duties as assigned