Senior Systems Engineer, Satcom And Rf ConnectivityThe Senior Systems Engineer, Satcom and RF Connectivity performs system-level engineering across the lifecycle of the company's satellite communications and In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) products, with a primary technical focus on satellite communications and the end-to-end RF signal chain. Core responsibilities include requirements definition and verification, system and sub-system design and analysis, use-case development, and interface definition spanning the aircraft terminal, antenna, modem, and connecting space and ground segments.
The role serves as a senior technical authority and the principal point of reference, both internally and externally, including customers, managed service providers, and service providers. The Senior Systems Engineer is also responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and configuration control of associated technical documentation.ResponsibilitiesTranslate customer and business needs into verifiable system, subsystem, and equipment requirements, and maintain traceability across all requirement levelsDevelop and maintain system architectures, requirements, use cases, and interfaces for Satcom and In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solutions across GEO, MEO, and LEO networks and Ka-band operationPerform system and subsystem design, analysis, and verification to ensure requirements are met, including RF link budgets and key performance parameters (EIRP, G/T, C/N?, Eb/N?, throughput, and capacity)Analyze RF chain and antenna performance, including electronically and mechanically steered antennas, beam and satellite handover, pointing/tracking, polarization/skew, and adjacent satellite interference (ASI) and regulatory mask complianceLead Satcom, RF, networking, and connectivity trade studies and technical evaluations, assessing architecture, hardware, and waveform options (e.g., DVB-S2X) against performance, weight, power, cost, and certification constraintsCollaborate with customers, suppliers, satellite operators, service providers, and cross-functional teams to develop and integrate connectivity solutionsParticipate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and verification activities throughout the product lifecyclePrepare and maintain system documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), and interconnect diagramsSupport system integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during development, laboratory and ground testing, flight test, and deploymentProvide technical leadership for assigned projects and work packagesServe as a technical subject matter expert for Satcom and RF connectivity productsMentor junior engineers and promote systems engineering best practicesEvaluate emerging technologies, including multi-orbit and software-defined networking concepts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiativesPerform other job-related duties as assigned
Senior Systems Engineer, SATCOM and RF Connectivity in brea at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.