Astranis Senior Ground Station Systems Engineer supporting design, development, deployment, and operation of satellite ground systems for commercial and US Government programs. Combines technical engineering with proposal and capture support.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and support satellite ground station architectures including antennas, RF systems, modems, networking, monitoring and control systems
Perform link budget analysis and system performance assessments for GEO and MEO satellite systems
Develop technical requirements, interface definitions, architecture diagrams, and system design documentation
Collaborate with spacecraft, network operations, mission operations, and software teams
Serve as technical contributor for commercial and USG proposals, RFPs, RFIs, and white papers
Develop technical volumes, solution architectures, compliance matrices, and basis-of-estimate documentation
Support customer technical interchange meetings, design reviews, demonstrations, and proposal presentations
Evaluate customer requirements and translate into scalable, cost-effective ground segment solutions
Assist with technical risk assessments, schedule development, and cost estimation
Qualification
Antenna systemsAmplifiers and RF chainsModulation and coding techniques
Required
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field in engineering
5+ years of experience in satellite communications, ground systems engineering, RF engineering, or related disciplines.
Strong understanding of RF communications fundamentals, including:
Antenna systems
Amplifiers and RF chains
Modulation and coding techniques
Experience with RF electronics and communication systems including RF front-end equipment, back-end equipment, communication hardware, etc.
Experience with antenna system design and operations including calibration, diagnostics, monitoring, etc.
Experience using RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer and signal generator) and troubleshooting RF components
Experience supporting technical proposals, bids, captures, or customer solution development.
Ability to develop technical documentation and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
