RF Satellite Systems Engineer

RF Satellite Systems Engineer

Stellar Solutions Inc. is searching for an experienced and enthusiastic RF Satellite Systems Engineer to support our customers in developing, analyzing, and implementing commercial satellite communication systems.

For this role, key qualifications include: experience with commercial spacecraft architecture, RF system design, Satellite hardware and suppliers, and System implementation and test.

Role is immediate, full time, located in the Boulder, CO area with the potential to also support from other US locations.

Successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in fast-paced commercial and start up environments and enjoy working with multidisciplinary teams on a diverse array of challenges related to satellite system development and implementation, including system architecture analysis and optimization, RF System design, RF hardware development, and system implementation including production and test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Systems Engineering leadership for RF payload design, build, and test
• Provide RF Systems design leadership and advice as part of multi-disciplinary teams, assessing and developing system designs which satisfy customer business requirements
• Provide RF Systems input to deliverables based on program requirements, including requirements, analysis, CONOPs, V&V, Design Reviews, AIT plans, operations plans
• Support supplier selection, supplier contract negotiation, and supplier oversight
• Assessing and managing risk and risk mitigation activities
• Identify technical issues and proactively implement resolution to mitigate schedule and cost impacts

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience with commercial space systems RF system design and implementation
• Attention to detail and ability to parse requirements
• Knowledge of emerging RF technologies and suppliers
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent technical communications skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• US Citizen and must be eligible to obtain security clearance

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Working knowledge of spacecraft & subsystem design and manufacturing
• Requirements definition and flow down
• Experience with project management
• Experience working with task management software (Jira, etc.)

Education and Work Experience:

• BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent, and 10+ years relevant experience

The typical pay range for this position is USD $150,000 - $180,000 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, retirement plan and other benefits (all included as part of package).