Satellite Communications Systems EngineerAbout the Role: We're looking for a passionate and hands-on engineer to help build the communications backbone of our satellite systems. As a Satellite Communications Systems Engineer, you'll work across radio frequencies, electronics, and software to design, test, and integrate advanced space-based communication systems. This isn't your typical engineering desk job—you'll be deep in the lab testing antennas, tuning radios, running link budgets, and occasionally grabbing a soldering iron or configuring a spectrum analyzer.
You'll get to touch nearly every part of the spacecraft communications stack, from early design to launch readiness. If you love solving unconventional problems, enjoy variety in your day-to-day work, and thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment—this role is for you.What You'll Do:Help design and refine spacecraft communications systems, including inter-satellite links and direct-to-ground radiosSelect radios, antennas, and RF components that meet system needsDefine and support operations concepts for both spacecraft and ground stationsEvaluate ground station options and configure setups that align with mission goalsBuild and test communications payloads both in the lab and in orbitWork with systems engineers to feed real-world performance into broader network designRun simulations, link budgets, traffic analysis, and RF system dimensioningPlan antenna layout and placement on spacecraft hardwareSupport integration, testing, and launch handover for comms systemsMaintain clear documentation throughout the development cycleWhat You Bring:Degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related fieldHands-on experience with radios, antennas, and SDRs (software-defined radios)Familiarity with space hardware projects or satellite systems is a big plusProgramming skills in one or more of: Python, C++, C, MATLABExperience working in Linux environmentsComfortable with networking and comms protocols (e.g., CCSDS, TCP/IP, Ethernet)Bonus: experience with microcontrollers, hardware debugging, and RF lab toolsA collaborative mindset, flexibility to pivot when needed, and the initiative to own your work from concept to deployment