The RF Payload Engineer will support advanced space systems with a focus on RF payload development, integration, and production testing. This role contributes to the development, verification, and sustainment of RF payload hardware for space-based intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and communications missions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute RF payload development including architecture definition, component selection, and subsystem integration.
- Develop and implement production-level RF payload testing including functional, performance, and environmental test plans.
- Perform RF link analysis, payload signal chain validation, and troubleshooting at system and component levels.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on payload interfaces and mission requirements.
- Support hardware manufacturing readiness, test procedure development, and flight certification processes.
- Generate engineering documentation, test reports, technical briefings, and configuration-controlled artifacts.
- Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer working groups.
- Provide technical insight during vendor management and risk assessments.
