RF Communications Engineer, Space
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Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 146000 - 194000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
Andurils Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier enhancing Space Domain Awareness Space Control and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. Were developing fully integrated hardware and software systems including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a RF Communications Engineer for our Space team you will contribute to the design of all satellite communications subsystem to include but not limited to bus TT&C mission data links and inter-satellite links. You will be responsible for possessing deep knowledge on RF and optical systems to include link budget ownership subsystem design and the integration of NSA approved Type 1 encryption. You will be responsible for authoring space to ground ICDs and become familiar with Andurils ground software enterprise and orbital flight software systems. The Spacecraft Comms team will work closely with related teams such as the spacecraft design ground and flight software etc. to help improve both the ground and satellite-based capabilities but above all else will be responsible for the successful design test and operations of the various communications links onboard Andurils fleet of spacecraft
This role is directly tied to ongoing funded programs within Andurils Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Contribute to the spacecraft communications subsystems for various spacecraft programs in all orbital regimes
- Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st-century capabilities.
- Develop modern software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft communications leveraging proliferated constellations of ground and space-based assets
- Own space-to-ground and space-to-space ICDs and designs for communication subsystems
- Collaborate across multiple teams to plan build and test complex functionality
- Coordinate with end-users other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
- Support challenging schedules during ground testing launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong engineering background from industry or school ideally in areas/fields such as Electrical Engineering RF Engineering Computer Science or other engineering degree
- Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime
- Flexible and agile problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of and experience with MATLAB
- Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
- Experience with RF subsystem design for space-space and space-ground in multiple orbital regimes
- Experience with optical inter-satellite and optical space-ground systems
- Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
- Clear communication and organizational skills including creating documentation and training materials
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Python Go C and/or Linux systems
- A desire to work on critical software and hardware designs in the space domain
- Experience testing comms subsystems in laboratory environments that mimic the space environmental constraints
- Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and digital spacecraft simulators through nominal and fault scenarios
- Exposure to ground station operations and providers
- Exposure to US satellite operations policy and constraints for relevant mission threads in all orbits
US Salary Range
$146000 - $194000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
- Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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