Senior Rf Systems Engineer - $110,000 - $140,000 A Year

Senior RF Systems Engineering Specialist – Satellite CommunicationsThis role requires deep technical expertise in satellite RF communications, with a strong focus on physical layer and Layer 2 system design. A solid working knowledge of Layer 3 and higher protocols is also expected. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience with DVB‑S2, DVB‑S2X, and DVB‑RCS2 standards, along with a strong foundation in RF and digital communications theory.You will have hands‑on experience with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) techniques and a strong understanding of modern antenna technologies, including active and phased array systems. This includes digital beamforming, rapid beam hopping, and antenna performance modelling. The role operates within a systems engineering framework, requiring familiarity with requirements management the full lifecycle from concept through verification.Key Responsibilities- Analyze and review RF link budgets, conduct system-level trade studies, and model signal impairments to evaluate overall communications performance.- Collaborate closely with system architects, RF, antenna, and earth station engineers to allocate functionality between hardware and software while optimizing system performance.- Develop and maintain high-level requirements and specifications for RF links, RF subsystems, and antenna systems, including managing requirement updates as designs evolve.- Define, review, and assess test plans, procedures, and results to verify compliance with system specifications.- Perform system performance characterization and analysis, maintaining detailed performance budgets for assigned system elements.- Provide technical expertise in support of regulatory, spectrum coordination, and market access activities.- Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical resource for team members with developing domain expertise.- Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal and external engineering audiences as required.Education and Experience- Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, with a focus on RF, antenna and microwave engineering, digital communications, or digital signal processing.- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience performing system-level RF or satellite communications engineering.- Proven experience with digital communication systems, including spread‑spectrum and single- and multi-carrier architectures.- Strong background in modulation schemes such as PSK, APSK, and QAM.- Direct experience with DVB‑S2X, DVB‑RCS2, and Adaptive Coding and Modulation techniques.- Demonstrated capability in modelling RF communication systems using advanced tools such as MATLAB, Python, or equivalent environments.Skills and Competencies- Strong collaborator who performs effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.- Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.- High standards for technical quality, accuracy, and documentation.- Capable of managing multiple complex technical challenges concurrently.If you want, I can also:- Make it more concise- Adjust the tone (more corporate, more technical, or more startup-style)- Reformat it for LinkedIn, an RFP, or a careers pageSalary Range - $110,000 - $140,000#J-18808-Ljbffr