RF Engineer

Description:-Act as the technical lead of the satellite communications system which will involve performing communications system design and analysis, testing, debug, data analysis, and overseeing flight hardware design.-Create and maintain system digital communication link budgets and perform data throughput analyses, availability analyses, and perform trade studies for flight hardware vis-à-vis implications to the comm system.-Develop and maintain communications subsystem and component specifications and verifications plans in accordance with Systems Engineering best practices.-Work with digital design, flight software, and ground systems team to transmit data across analog and digital platforms as a technical authority for the packetization and architecture of the comms data.-Create dedicated test setups and procedures for antenna checkout, radio peripheral checkout, cable/phasing network checkout, ground station compatibility tests, and channel simulation tests-Support production testers in the development and execution of test plans that ensure adequate testing of units and the complete system-Interface with supplier/vendors as needed to support subsystem procurement, design, development, and productionSkills:hardware, radio frequency, rf test equipment, Link Budget, electrical engineering, requirements definition, avionics, satellites, DOORS, jama, labview, matlab, python, linuxTop Skills Details:hardware, radio frequency, rf test equipment, Link Budget, electrical engineering, requirements definitionAdditional Skills & Qualifications:-Bachelors of Science (or greater) degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering-5+ years of experience with RF communication systems and/or electrical design and test-Understanding of EE fundamentals/RF communications systems from a first principles perspective-Familiarity with existing communications technology in aerospace and space industries-Experience developing and validating RF link budget system models-Knowledge of key parameters for Noise and Linearity for RF Systems and their impact on system performance -Familiarity with using RF and Electrical Test Equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, VNA, noise sources, etc.)Desired Qualifications:-Understanding of radiation effects on electronics-Experience with requirements and verification database management tools (We use Jama, DOORS and others are also good experience to have)-Knowledge of CCSDS communications standard and AES/GCM encryption-Experience with DVB-S2/S2X-Experience with test automation and efficient data processing (Labview, Python, Matlab)Experience Level:Intermediate LevelAbout Actalent: Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.