Millennium Space Systems, Inc.
Lead RF Payload Engineer
Millennium Space Systems, Inc., El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.
At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Job Summary As a Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer, you will design and develop state of the art, space-based RF payloads for our customers. This includes communications systems to link our satellites to each other and to ground stations as well as perform critical missions on-orbit. You will need to work in a team-based environment to work on the unique challenges of developing flexible RF subsystems for small spacecraft on demanding timelines.
This position's internal job code is Electrophysics Engr/Scientist. Our team is currently hiring for Level 2-3.
Responsibilities
Leading space vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links
Identify appropriate communications technologies to meet requirements
Collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines to design, build, test and deliver spacecraft communication products for multiple programs
Develop Millennium's own communications technologies from concept to flight readiness
Create communications subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification documents
Leading communication subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification
Operate communications systems on orbit
Other job duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
3-5 years of experience with 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 U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Preferred Qualifications
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 the CCSDS standards
Master's Degree or higher
Current SSBI
Compensation Summary Pay-Range: Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Level 2: $85,850 - $126,250
Level 3: $104,550 - $153,750
Important Notice Millennium is DDTC-registered and ITAR-compliant. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.
EEO and Compliance Millennium Space Systems is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status. This job posting may include voluntary self-identification for the purposes of government reporting in compliance with applicable law. Completion is voluntary and will not affect hiring decisions. See our Equal Employment Opportunity policy for details.
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At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Job Summary As a Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer, you will design and develop state of the art, space-based RF payloads for our customers. This includes communications systems to link our satellites to each other and to ground stations as well as perform critical missions on-orbit. You will need to work in a team-based environment to work on the unique challenges of developing flexible RF subsystems for small spacecraft on demanding timelines.
This position's internal job code is Electrophysics Engr/Scientist. Our team is currently hiring for Level 2-3.
Responsibilities
Leading space vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links
Identify appropriate communications technologies to meet requirements
Collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines to design, build, test and deliver spacecraft communication products for multiple programs
Develop Millennium's own communications technologies from concept to flight readiness
Create communications subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification documents
Leading communication subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification
Operate communications systems on orbit
Other job duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
3-5 years of experience with 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 U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Preferred Qualifications
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 the CCSDS standards
Master's Degree or higher
Current SSBI
Compensation Summary Pay-Range: Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Level 2: $85,850 - $126,250
Level 3: $104,550 - $153,750
Important Notice Millennium is DDTC-registered and ITAR-compliant. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.
EEO and Compliance Millennium Space Systems is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status. This job posting may include voluntary self-identification for the purposes of government reporting in compliance with applicable law. Completion is voluntary and will not affect hiring decisions. See our Equal Employment Opportunity policy for details.
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