Space Communications & Electromagnetic Systems Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Space Communications & Electromagnetic Systems Manager to join our Space Electrical Engineering team in Englewood, CO. We are seeking an experienced engineering leader with expertise in radio-frequency (RF) communications, electromagnetic interference and compatibility (EMI/EMC), and space electronics to lead advanced research and development efforts in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Space Electrical Engineering, the successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the architecture, design, development, analysis, integration, verification, and testing of spacecraft communications and electromagnetic systems. Work may support small satellites and spacecraft, space-based optical communications, advanced aerospace and electro-optic sensors, nuclear thermal propulsion, and other innovative space and defense technologies within GA-EMS’ expanding product portfolio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Space Communications and Electromagnetic Systems engineering team across all program phases, from concept through production, integration, test, and delivery.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams in the architecture, design, analysis, development, integration, verification, and testing of spacecraft RF communications and electromagnetic systems.
• Lead the development and analysis of RF communications architectures, including transmitters, receivers, transceivers, antennas, filters, amplifiers, frequency converters, switches, and related interfaces.
• Direct RF analyses, including link budgets, frequency planning, modulation, coding, data rates, bandwidth, sensitivity, gain and loss, noise figure, dynamic range, and interference performance.
• Establish and maintain EMI/EMC requirements, electromagnetic environments, design guidelines, verification methods, and test plans.
• Lead electromagnetic analyses involving emissions and susceptibility, shielding, filtering, grounding and bonding, cable coupling, antenna interactions, and co-site interference.
• Coordinate RF, electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, structural, and systems engineering interfaces.
• Ensure designs meet mission, reliability, environmental, and applicable space-system requirements.
• Oversee RF and EMI/EMC modeling, simulation, component selection, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and system-level verification.
• Lead technical reviews, requirements development, engineering documentation, anomaly resolution, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and nonconformance disposition.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for assigned programs and represent the company in customer, government, supplier, and contract-related technical discussions.
• Establish engineering processes, standards, and best practices while supporting proposals, budgets, business development, workforce planning, recruiting, mentoring, and professional development.
• Communicate technical results and recommendations to engineering teams, program management, customers, government representatives, suppliers, and senior leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.