Entry Level Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a 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 1-2.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
Experience or understanding of the principles behind calculating link budgets including atmospheric & environmental effects
Experience or understanding of the principles behind performing antenna design & analysis including sizing, patterns, gains, and usage
Strong bias for getting things done with collaboration but minimal regimentation in a new emerging aerospace environment
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a security clearance
Willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, implementing and testing algorithms for software defined radios
Experience or understanding of the principles behind determining antenna pointing allocations, support antenna gimbal design, and power amplifier selection
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 the CCSDS standards
Master's Degree or higher
Current SSBI or TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Performs space vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links
Identify & define communications system requirements
Identify appropriate communications technologies to meet requirements
Develop Millennium's own communications technologies from concept to flight readiness
Create communications subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification documents
Perform communication subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification
Operate communications systems on orbit