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This role will focus on narrowband TT&C and wideband mission communications systems, supporting architecture development, link budget analysis, supplier evaluations, and technical documentation efforts across the communications subsystem lifecycle.\nRole/Responsibilities/Qualifications\nIn this role, you will:\nEstablish and review high-level RF communications architectures for narrowband TT&C uplink/downlink systems and wideband mission communications systems \nDevelop communications link budget methodologies, including identification of key performance drivers, assumptions, and sensitivity parameters \nPerform baseline link budget analysis for narrowband TT&C uplink and downlink communications systems \nPerform baseline link budget analysis for wideband mission data downlink systems \nDevelop functional block diagrams and supporting technical documentation for spacecraft RF communications architectures \nSupport supplier and component selection activities through review of specifications, datasheets, technical discussions, and vendor engagements \nSupport evaluation and selection activities for RF communications test systems \nCollaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to address communications subsystem design considerations, risks, and technical challenges \nPrepare technical memoranda, analysis packages, and engineering documentation supporting communications subsystem development \nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline \nExperience with RF communications systems engineering, communications subsystem analysis, or spacecraft communications architectures \nExperience performing communications link budget analysis \nUnderstanding of narrowband TT&C and/or wideband mission communications systems \nExperience developing technical documentation, engineering analyses, and system architecture diagrams \nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills \nAbility to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines and external suppliers \nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting spacecraft, satellite, or space vehicle communications systems \nFamiliarity with RF subsystem component selection and vendor evaluations \nExperience with communications system modeling and analysis tools \nUnderstanding of space mission operations and communications concepts \nExperience supporting integration, test, and verification activities for RF systems \nCompensation\nThe typical salary pay range for this position is USD $110,000 - $170,000. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.\nIn addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a comprehensive total rewards package that includes an annual performance bonus, an employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) contribution based on base compensation, and comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits, PTO pay-out options, along with additional company-sponsored benefits. 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