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Mclaurin Aerospace · 1 month ago

RF Communication Systems Engineer

Houston, TX, USA, 77058

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Mclaurin Aerospace is dedicated to advancing human space exploration and innovation. They are seeking an RF Communication Systems Engineer to support NASA's Gateway and Exploration programs, focusing on communication and tracking subsystems for deep space missions.

AerospaceTest and Measurement

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a RF Communications Systems Engineer for the communication and tracking sub-systems of the Gateway and Exploration programs, a critical integration effort of the NASA Program which will return to the Moon

Write Radio Frequency communication subsystem level Interface Requirements Documents (IRD), Verification Requirements (VRs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for spacecrafts. Review IRDs, ICDs and component level requirements (Transponders, Transceivers, baseband processors)

Review Link and network layer protocols implemented on communication systems based on CCSDS recommendations

Determine the performance of Radio Frequency (RF) communication links and create link budgets using analytical methods, analysis and simulations

Actively participate and contribute to Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings

Perform Radio Frequency interference & compatibility analysis, Power Flux Density analysis, Spectral analysis for Space based communication systems

Assist and support NASA RF communication sub system manager with reviews, meetings and be the technical Point of Contact

Represent JSC and interface with other NASA centers, federal agencies and commercial partners

Perform analysis using software such as Matlab, Simulink and Excel

Other duties as required

Qualification

RF Communications EngineeringCommunication Systems KnowledgeLink Budget AnalysisMatlabC/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingAnalytical SkillsTeamworkCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area

A BS or a MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school

On location position - situational telework only

Must have completed college level RF Communications coursework

Strong analytical skills in RF communications

Strong knowledge of communication systems such as digital modulation, demodulation, encoding/decoding, spread spectrum signals, signal detection, data formatting and packetizing

Excellent communication and organizational skills along with the ability to work in a team environment

Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation

Preferred

Experience with NASA processes

Knowledge in antennas, RF propagation and network layer protocols

Familiar with CCSDS communication standards

Knowledge of Pseudo noise (PN) Ranging, forward error correction such as LDPC, radiometric (range and range rate) calculations, Orbital Dynamics

Programming languages such as C/C++ and Python

Benefits

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months of service with employer match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance (if applicable)