Sr. RF Systems Engineer Job at Blue Canyon Technologies (Lafayette)

Job Description

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future. The Sr. RF Systems Engineer will be working in a team environment, with frequent opportunities for customer engagement, new business development, concept design, detailed design, analysis, integration, and test, plus on-orbit operations.

Job Responsibility

Detail-oriented and learning big-picture view, skilled at problem-solving and prioritizing time
Competent with RF Systems requirements development, verification techniques, subsystem design and link analyses, with growing ability to teach others these skills
Competent with RF Systems layout and impacts to other subsystems, skilled in the standard configuration and interfaces, with growing ability to assess non-standard configurations and interfaces and the impacts to other systems
Experienced with the RF subsystem component details and understands how changes may impact the system
Regular interaction with hardware suppliers and BCT subcontracts with minimal oversight
Develop hardware procurement documentation
Skilled with RF subsystem testing, efficiency improvements, performing RF testing, leading RF NCR investigations, reviewing test results and creating test reports
Provide valuable input to system level tests that make use of the RF system
Ensure testing follows all safety guidelines. Creates and modifies test plans, can tailor testing for specific program requirements for efficiency and continuous improvement
Skilled with mission concept of operations including identification of problems, able to compose new space-to-ground ICD and providing lead RF support to mission operations across diverse missions
Communicates within and outside of RF Systems team to gain cooperation on operational processes and procedures and to resolve issues
Competent leadership and mentoring skills within team and across team boundaries
Manages complex projects or processes with as needed oversight
Comfortable with public speaking. Able to confidently present to BCT peers and support interactive discussions with BCT leadership and customers on more complex topics
Ensure all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives
May include personnel management responsibilities
Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

7+ years of related experience
BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required
Experience as a spacecraft systems engineer, RF subsystem engineer, RF subsystem test engineer
Skilled with RF system design or RF system testing
Demonstrated capability in the use of RF test equipment including power meters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and RF modems
Strong systems engineering skills in RFI/EMI and mitigation
Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
Experience in all phases of the program life cycle (business development, mission formulation, requirements flow-down, manufacturing, integration and test, and on-orbit operations)
Experience in space communication system design, link budget analysis, component specification/procurement, RF system testing and on-orbit operations
Ability to conceive and develop RF communications designs across a diverse set of customer needs
Ability to establish balanced technical and cost solutions
Ability to efficiently work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams
Experience with satellite communication encryption strategies
Proficient documentation and communication skills
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

What we offer

Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
Life insurance
401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

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