This position is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex engineering problems, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and wants to contribute to cutting-edge satellite technology.
Core Responsibilities:
Design and evolve communication systems for spacecraft, including direct-to-ground links and inter-satellite relays using SDRs
Evaluate and select RF components such as radios and antennas
Perform link budget analyses, capacity planning, and interference mitigation
Collaborate with systems engineering on constellation/network design and performance
Support integration and testing of communication subsystems in the lab and with spacecraft partners
Set up and test payload configurations to validate communication performance
Define operational concepts and support ground station integration
Maintain technical documentation throughout development
Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field
Strong hands-on experience with software-defined radios and RF signal processing
Familiarity with integrating radios, antennas, and ground stations—preferably in space systems
Proficiency in C++, C, Python, or MATLAB
Comfortable working in Linux-based environments
Experience with communication protocols and standards like DVB-S2, CCSDS, LoRa, TCP/IP, SNMP, etc.
Prior experience with microcontrollers and embedded software is a plus
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in collaborative teams