Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer in Germantown, MD.Key Tasks :

• Senior Satellite Systems Engineer will review internal or external requirements for satellite systems; Refine or generate appropriate system-level requirements
• Analyze, model, and simulate candidate designs
• Develop system level algorithms such as for power control, timing, and frequency synchronization
• Write and review specifications, design documents, reports, and presentations
• Analyze system requirements and develop system architectures for RF and baseband subsystems
• Develop subsystem requirements, specifications, and technical evaluations
• Conduct link budgets analyses, block and signal level analyses, and trade off studies
• As a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer, you will analyze RF performance and conduct simulations and measurements to determine signal integrity, cross-talk, coupling, noise, insertion loss, and return loss
• Develop algorithms for calibration of antenna subsystems in fixed and mobile user terminal installations
• Develop constellation modeling and analyses for LEO / MEO / GEO satellite systems and conduct analyses against regulatory masks
• Document detailed designs and present them internally and to external customers

Requirements

• BSEE in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Signal Analyses and RF / Microwave Engineering
• 3 years expertise in communications systems theory and analysis including link budgets, signal propagation, phase noise, EVM, non-linear effects, etc.
• 3 years of experience with microwave circuit design in industry
• Previous experience using analytical skills and modeling skills for RF performance in LEO / MEO / GEO systems

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role.

We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs.

This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical / dental / vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.

Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note : Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Last updated : 2024-05-21