RF Communications Systems Engineer
Location
Florida | United States
Job description
RF Communications Systems Engineer
NASA Kennedy Space Center - Merritt Island, FL
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- Systems of the Deep Space Logistics and interface to Gateway Sub-Systems.
- Perform verifications and technical analysis for Radio Frequency communication subsystem level Interface Requirements Documents (IRD), Verification Requirements (VRs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for spacecraft. Review IRDs, ICDs, and component level requirements (Transponders, Transceivers, baseband processors).
- Review Link and network layer protocols implemented on communication systems based on CCSDS recommendations.
- Determine the performance of Radio Frequency (RF) communication links and create link budgets using analytical methods or by applying analysis to simulation tools.
- Actively participate and contribute to Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews, Component level reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings for NASA Deep Space Logistics Providers.
- Perform Radio Frequency interference & compatibility analysis, Power Flux Density analysis, Spectral analysis for Space based communication systems.
- Assist and support NASA RF communication sub system manager with reviews, meetings and be the technical Point of Contact.
- Perform analysis using software such as Matlab, Simulink, and Excel.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required Experience:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must have completed college level RF Communications course work.
- Strong analytical skills in RF communications.
- Excellent knowledge of communication systems such as digital modulation, spread spectrum signals and signal detection.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills along with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Preferred experience:
- A MS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
- Experience with NASA processes.
About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.
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Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer /M/F/disability/protected veteran employer.
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