26-301. Mission Planning & Communications Engineer

Do you live in the DC metro area? Are you looking to apply your engineering and analytical skills to challenges that matter? At Teltrium, you’ll support NASA missions by performing communications engineering, mission integration, and technical analysis that help enable successful spaceflight operations and mission execution across NASA and commercial communications networks.

Why Teltrium?

• Support NASA, federal agencies, and mission-critical space programs

• Contribute directly to spacecraft mission planning and communications integration

• Work alongside mission operators, engineers, and technical subject matter experts

• Solve complex communications and systems engineering challenges with real-world impact

• Develop technical analyses and recommendations that inform mission and network decisions

• Thrive in a small, agile company where your contributions have visible impact

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate mission communications service requests and facilitate interactions between mission teams and network subject matter experts

• Track mission communications and integration status throughout mission development and implementation

• Support mission transition activities from development into network operations

• Perform engineering analyses related to spacecraft communications performance, including link budget, coverage, RF compatibility, and related communications analyses

• Conduct network loading, capacity, and utilization assessments supporting mission planning and operational decision-making

• Develop technical reports, presentation materials, memoranda, and engineering products summarizing analyses, recommendations, and findings

• Assess mission communications supportability across NASA SCaN and commercial communications architectures

• Identify technical constraints, operational risks, and recommended mitigation approaches

• Develop, maintain, and improve engineering analysis tools, models, datasets, and analytical methods

• Maintain technical data, assumptions, and analytical products using configuration management practices

• Support readiness reviews, technical interchange meetings, status reporting, and action item resolution

• Support spectrum planning and coordination activities related to communications system compatibility and spectrum sharing

• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to resolve mission integration issues and support successful mission execution

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• Three (3) or more years of relevant professional experience in spacecraft communications, mission analysis, systems engineering, RF engineering, aerospace systems, software development, or related technical disciplines

• Experience performing technical analysis and developing engineering products that support mission or operational decision-making

• Ability to manage multiple technical assignments and coordinate across organizations in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required

• Graduate research or advanced degrees may be considered toward a portion of the experience requirement where applicable

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting spacecraft communications, mission integration, systems engineering, or mission operations

• Working knowledge of spacecraft communications concepts including link budgets, coverage analysis, RF compatibility, and network operations

• Familiarity with satellite orbital dynamics, mission design, and mission operations concepts

• Familiarity with NASA space communications networks including the Near Space Network (NSN), Deep Space Network (DSN), Space Relay (SR), or Direct-to-Earth (DTE) communications

• Experience using engineering and analytical tools such as MATLAB, Python, STK, GMAT, C#, or similar platforms

• Experience developing technical reports, engineering presentations, and briefing materials for technical and management audiences

• Ability to independently execute technical tasks while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams

• Experience supporting technical reviews, readiness assessments, or mission planning activities

• Familiarity with spectrum planning, frequency coordination, or communications compatibility analysis

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $85000 – $101000 (based on experience)

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement: 401(k) with company match

• Time Off: Generous PTO + federal holidays

• Career Growth: Training, certifications, mentoring, and advancement opportunities

• Technical Impact: Direct contribution to NASA mission planning and communications integration activities

• Mission Exposure: Support NASA, federal, and commercial space initiatives

• Work Location: Greenbelt, Maryland

• Position Type: Full-Time, On-site, In-Person