Job Description

RF/Communication Systems Team Lead

As the Team Lead for the RF/Communication Systems Engineering Team, you will play a critical role in building and leading a team of specialized engineers. You’ll support the team in pushing the boundary of what is possible in geo-synchronous spacecraft design, designing and validating next-generation communication systems.

Role

• Directly manage and develop a diverse team of RF, communications systems, and DSP engineers.
• Collaborate with a broad and multidisciplinary team to define the spacecraft communication payload requirements and architectures.
• Oversee the design, modeling, and implementation of the satellite communication systems, including link budgets and architectural trade studies.
• Manage a detailed schedule to ensure that our RF systems and communication payload development is in sync with the overall program schedule.
• Drive communication system design, including unit-level specification, component selection, signal processing algorithm design, verification, and hardware-in-the-loop debugging.
• Lead R&D efforts for new radio features, advanced technologies, and custom components to maintain a competitive edge.
• Support the production and mission operations teams on the build, test, and in-flight use of our communication hardware.
• Engage with commercial and US government teams to support sales and program capture activity and drive product roadmap
• Drive the growth of the team through recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-expanding organization.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience with fast-paced product design cycles.
• 5+ years of experience in RF system architecture or communication hardware design from concept through production.
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design, test, and development.
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test complex RF/communication systems from scratch.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage teams of engineers and communicate technical concepts clearly with other disciplines (Antenna, SDR, FPGA, Thermal).
• Strong fundamentals in signals and systems, digital communications, and hardware impairment modeling.
• US Citizenship or Green Card.

Bonus

• Satellite Expertise: Familiarity with satellite radio systems (ground and/or space segments) and waveforms (DVB-S2/x, DVB-RCS2).
• Advanced Signal Processing: Experience with multi-rate signal processing, DSSS modem design, or fixed-point implementation.
• Multi-Antenna Systems: Knowledge of beamforming, null-steering, and phased array architectures.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with Python-based test automation, Git, and GNU Radio.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance