Satellite Systems Engineer

Tetra Tech AMT is looking for a Satellite Systems Engineer or Satellite Communications Engineer to provide support for acquisition of a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) transponder and associated ground uplink equipment.Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:Develop satellite payload and ground radio frequency uplink requirementsAssess satellite payload and ground radio frequency uplink test reports for compliance with requirements and FAA standardsAnalyze ground-to-satellite and satellite-to-ground link budgetsAssess interference and support coordination in an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) coordination sense.Apply software, hardware, and standards knowledge in the analysis, specification, development, integration, and acquisition of systemsThe candidate must be comfortable communicating directly with the customerThe candidate must work well within a team environment and have excellent collaborative skillsPlan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the systems engineering processes or scientific workPerform trade studies and address complex features such as conflicting design requirements and difficult coordination requirementsGeneration of technical report, white papers, presentations and other documentsThe successful candidate will have:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics or related disciplineA minimum of 10 years of experience in system engineering and/or satellite engineering in the aerospace or related industry Familiarity with satellite communications, Ground Earth Stations and Satellite operationsExperience communicating directly with the customerExperience collaborating and working within a team environmentMicrosoft Word, Powerpoint and ExcelThe ability to obtain a Public Trust (SF-85P)The successful candidate should have:Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Communication Engineering Physics or related discipline (may substitute for 2-years of relevant experience Experience working on federal contractsKnowledge of GPS systems and WAASExperience with management of research and development activitiesFamiliarity with aviation navigation systemsSalary: $150,000 to $180,000 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications.Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.Additional InformationOrganization: 161 AMT