Mid-level Spacecraft Rf Payload Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems

Level 2: $98,600 - $145,000; level 3: $119,850 - $...
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Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
2+ years rf and communications system design experience
Link budget calculation with atmospheric effects
Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Mid-level Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer to design and develop advanced RF payloads for small satellites, contributing to missions that impact national security. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering and experience in RF & communications system design, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation

Job Summary

  • This role involves designing state-of-the-art space-based RF payloads for national security missions including missile warning and Earth observation.
  • Candidates must possess strong collaboration skills to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with minimal regimentation.
  • The position offers competitive base pay ranging from $98,600 to $176,250 depending on the level, along with comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

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Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Mid-level Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer to design and develop advanced RF payloads for small satellites, contributing to missions that impact national security. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering and experience in RF & communications system design, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation.

Salary

Level 2: $98,600 - $145,000; Level 3: $119,850 - $176,250; Variable compensation opportunities available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
  • 2+ years RF and Communications system design experience
  • Link budget calculation with atmospheric effects
  • Antenna design and analysis including patterns and gains
  • RF component evaluation and selection (LNA, PA)
  • US Citizenship required for security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Software defined radio algorithm design experience
  • Satellite communications modulation and coding knowledge
  • Optical communications links experience
  • CCSDS standards familiarity
  • Networking and networked RF communication links
  • Curious, bold, and innovative team culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 2+ years of space or aviation RF experience
  • Ability to obtain US Security Clearance
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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