CV Library is hiring: RF Communication Systems Engineer in Houston
CV Library, Houston, TX, United States, 77246
Overview:
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a RF Communication Systems Engineer for the JETS II Contract, supporting the Space Division.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Houston, TX
JOB STATUS: Full-time
TRAVEL: none
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
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
Must have completed college level RF Communications course work
Strong analytical skills in RF communications
Strong knowledge of communication systems such as digital modulation, 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. and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Experience with NASA processes
Knowledge in antennas, RF propagation and network layer protocols
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a RF Communication Systems Engineer for the communication and tracking sub-systems of the Gateway Program, 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 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
What We Offer
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development allotment
Multiple healthcare benefits packages
401K with employer matching
Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized vacation schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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