Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Engineer Location: San Jose California. Possible Hybrid once program is maturing. Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens with the ability to obtain a security clearance Join our growing team of engineering professionals and play a key role in shaping advanced satellite communication systems. We are seeking a highly skilled SATCOM Engineer to support the design, operation, and optimization of next‑generation space and ground communication technologies.Key Responsibilities System Design & Analysis
Architect communication payloads and end‑to‑end SATCOM systems
Perform link budget analyses to optimize signal quality and reliability
Design RF subsystems including antennas, transceivers, and related components
Mission Operations
Monitor satellite health and performance from ground stations
Support orbital maneuver planning and execution
Coordinate data transmission schedules and mission timelines
Technical Troubleshooting
Diagnose and resolve signal interference, network anomalies, and system malfunctions
Provide real‑time support for hardware and software issues
Spectrum Management
Manage frequency allocations and ensure regulatory compliance
Collaborate with agencies such as the FCC and ITU to mitigate interference risks
Integration & Testing
Conduct pre‑launch simulations and system validation activities
Test satellite hardware in environmental chambers to ensure performance in space conditions
Required Skills & Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in RF engineering and signal processing
Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, and STK (Systems Tool Kit)
Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and encryption standards
Several compensation options are available such as direct hire or consultancy. Salary range varies on experience - $160,000 and go up based on experience. Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k) can be available based on the compensation method chosen.
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Location
San Jose, California (Remote)
Skills
Aerospace Engineeringunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Antennaunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
Communication Systemsunmatched
Communications Architectureunmatched
Cryptographyunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)unmatched
HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator)unmatched
Hardware Administrationunmatched
Hardware Quality Assuranceunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Integration Testingunmatched
MATLABunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Network Protocolsunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Radio Frequencyunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Satellite Communicationsunmatched
Security Clearanceunmatched
Signal Processingunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
System Validationunmatched
Systems Analysisunmatched
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
Telecommunicationsunmatched
Transceiversunmatched
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)unmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched
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