Wireless Engineer (Satellite)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Falls Church, VA that is seeking a Wireless Engineer (Satellite).

Responsibilities:
* Continue to evolve spacecraft communications architecture, including components and systems that provide direct ground links, orbital relays, and inter-satellite links using SDRs
* Evaluate and select spacecraft radios, antennas, and other RF components for spacecraft communication systems
* Define Concept of Operations for spacecraft communications and related ground systems
* Evaluate ground station options and select configurations that support the spacecraft communications Concept of Operations
* Design, plan, and conduct payload testing configurations on the ground when testing spacecraft communications performance both in-lab and in-orbit
* Interface with Systems Engineering team to inform constellation and network architecture and design based on spacecraft communications performance
* Perform link budget analyses, simulations, traffic and capacity analysis, RF system design and dimensioning, coverage and frequency planning, etc. for spacecraft communications systems
* Determine spacecraft antenna types, number, and placement required on spacecraft
* Perform integration of spacecraft communications systems components and software for the spacecraft and in the lab
* Support spacecraft integration, testing, and delivery to launch and spacecraft bus partners and vendors

REQUIREMENTS:
* A Master's degree or higher in RF or Electrical Engineering or related field
* In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with software-defined radios, signal processing, and RF systems
* Experience integrating radios, antennas, and ground stations into an operating communications system - preferably, a space communications system
* Programming Proficiency in one or more programming languages is highly desired, such as C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc.
* Proficient in working with Linux based systems

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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