What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR. SatCom Engineer HFSS- Hybrid / Remote position at vertucom?
Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Engineer
Location: San Jose California. Possible Hybrid once program is maturing.
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens with the ability to obtain a security clearance
Join our growing team of engineering professionals and play a key role in shaping advanced satellite communication systems. We are seeking a highly skilled SATCOM Engineer to support the design, operation, and optimization of next‑generation space and ground communication technologies.
Key Responsibilities
System Design & Analysis
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education
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Location: San Jose California. Possible Hybrid once program is maturing.
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens with the ability to obtain a security clearance
Join our growing team of engineering professionals and play a key role in shaping advanced satellite communication systems. We are seeking a highly skilled SATCOM Engineer to support the design, operation, and optimization of next‑generation space and ground communication technologies.
System Design & Analysis
- Architect communication payloads and end‑to‑end SATCOM systems
- Perform link budget analyses to optimize signal quality and reliability
- Design RF subsystems including antennas, transceivers, and related components
- Monitor satellite health and performance from ground stations
- Support orbital maneuver planning and execution
- Coordinate data transmission schedules and mission timelines
- Diagnose and resolve signal interference, network anomalies, and system malfunctions
- Provide real‑time support for hardware and software issues
- Manage frequency allocations and ensure regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with agencies such as the FCC and ITU to mitigate interference risks
- Conduct pre‑launch simulations and system validation activities
- Test satellite hardware in environmental chambers to ensure performance in space conditions
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in RF engineering and signal processing
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, C , and STK (Systems Tool Kit)
- Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and encryption standards
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Salary : $160,000