Principal Rf Payload Lead Engineer

Skylotechnologies

Mountain View, CA, United States
$255,000 - $270,000; not specified; not specified ...
On-site
Rf payload architecture for leo spacecraft
Phased-array antenna design and optimization
End-to-end rf and communications link design
The Principal RF Payload Lead owns the complete technical solution for advanced RF communications payloads enabling direct-to-device connectivity from LEO spacecraft

Job Summary

  • The Principal RF Payload Lead owns the complete technical solution for advanced RF communications payloads enabling direct-to-device connectivity from LEO spacecraft.
  • Responsibilities include defining RF payload architecture, leading phased-array antenna design, and owning end-to-end RF link design for LEO space-to-ground cellular connectivity.
  • Skylo offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a unique opportunity to develop and run the world's first commercial direct-to-device satellite network.

Matching Summary

The Principal RF Payload Lead owns the complete technical solution for advanced RF communications payloads enabling direct-to-device connectivity from LEO spacecraft.

Salary

$255,000 - $270,000; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • RF payload architecture for LEO spacecraft
  • Phased-array antenna design and optimization
  • End-to-end RF and communications link design
  • 3GPP standards for NTN connectivity
  • Spacecraft bus interface management
  • Payload integration and testing

Nice-to-have

  • Direct-to-device LEO satellite program experience
  • 3GPP NTN-based systems expertise
  • Space systems engineering practices
  • Active security clearance

Key Requirements

  • 8-10+ years RF/communications systems engineering
  • LEO satellite communications payloads experience
  • Phased-array antenna systems design
  • Full RF payload lifecycle experience
  • Analog and digital RF design background
  • RF simulation and analysis tools proficiency
  • Cellular communications systems knowledge
  • NTN or LEO satellite connectivity experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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