Mid-Level Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

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Key Responsibilities

Leading space vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links Identify & define communications system

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Mid-Level Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Responsibilities

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Leading space vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links
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Identify & define communications system requirements
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Identify appropriate communications technologies to meet requirements
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Collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines to design, build, test and deliver spacecraft communication products for multiple programs
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Develop Millennium's own communications technologies from concept to flight readiness
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Create communications subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification documents
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Leading communication subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification
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Operate communications systems on orbit
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Other job duties as assigned

Requirements

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Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
2+ years of experience in space or aviation RF & Communications system design, analysis, subsystem component selection, and system evaluation
Experience calculating link budgets including atmospheric & environmental effects
Experience performing antenna design & analysis including sizing, patterns, gains, and usage
Experience evaluating and selecting RF components (e.g. LNA, PA sizing and selection)
Strong bias for getting things done with collaboration but minimal regimentation in a new emerging aerospace environment
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Experience designing, implementing and testing algorithms for software defined radios
Experience with legacy and emerging satellite communications modulation and coding.
Experience designing, implementing and testing antennas
Experience designing, implementing and testing radios from piece parts level
Experience with optical communications links
Experience with networking and networked RF communication links
Experience with the CCSDS standards
Master's Degree or higher
Current SSBI or TS/SCI clearance

Not Applicable

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award

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