Lead Communications Systems Engineer
Core
Lead technical efforts for high-priority communication technology projects, defining architecture, requirements, and system-level studies for space communications.
Role type
Senior Project Leader, Communications Systems Engineering (RF)
Builds
Space communication systems and payloads for defense, civil, and commercial customers
Domain
Aerospace, Satellite Communications, RF Systems
Required skills
Space systems engineering, RF hardware, digital/analog waveform processing, system requirements definition, acquisition processes, risk assessment, budget/resource management, technical leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
Space systems operations, anomaly resolution, communication architecture modeling/simulation, DoD/NRO acquisition processes
Technologies
RF systems, Satellite communication hardware, Digital/analog waveform processing
Responsibilities
Lead and evaluate communications architecture concepts; Lead technical teams evaluating acquisition system requirements and specifications; Facilitate technical and programmatic issues across the organization; Contribute to on-orbit vehicle studies; Assess risk, schedule, and cost mission assurance trades; Execute program office systems engineering and acquisition processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
