Space Systems Integration LLC ยท 1 day ago
RF Systems Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelSpace Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. SSI is seeking an RF Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a Government Intelligence Community customer, supporting advanced satellite communications and ground terminal solutions.
Industrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform end-to-end RF systems engineering, including link budget analysis, signal propagation studies, EIRP, G/T calculations, and noise figure optimization
Support the design, integration, and validation of SATCOM systems across GEO, MEO, and LEO satellite constellations and waveform technologies
Apply knowledge of mesh networking concepts such as dynamic routing, frequency reuse, and latency optimization
Design, develop, and integrate ground terminal systems including RF front-ends, BUCs, LNBs, antennas, modems, and related hardware
Analyze and optimize waveforms including QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM, and Forward Error Correction (FEC) schemes for spectral efficiency and link robustness
Apply antenna theory and design principles to phased arrays, parabolic reflectors, flat panel antennas, and systems requiring beam steering, polarization control, and precision tracking
Collaborate on network protocol integration, ensuring smooth interoperability between SATCOM and terrestrial TCP/IP, VLAN, and QoS-based infrastructures
Operate and interpret results from RF lab test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and related diagnostic tools
Utilize Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and digital Intermediate Frequency (IF) architectures in both development and troubleshooting roles
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
Extensive hands-on experience in RF systems design and SATCOM engineering
Familiarity with ground terminal design and satellite communication subsystems
Strong working knowledge of modulation schemes, link budgets, and antenna system performance
Experience with RF lab measurement tools and SDR platforms
Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CI polygraph (polygraph within the last ten (10) years)
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Preferred
Prior experience supporting military or government communication systems
Knowledge of mesh networking, advanced waveform optimization, and spectrum management
Experience with digital IF, signal processing, and adaptive communications techniques
Familiarity with non-traditional RF sensing technologies and methodologies
Company
Space Systems Integration LLC
Space Systems Integration LLC is an engineering services company based in Northern Virginia.
Founded in 2005
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Krissy Rogers
Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter/Business Partner - Defense & Space
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