Mid-Level Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Company Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, such as missile warning and Earth observation. Position Summary As a Lead Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer, you will design and develop state‑of‑the‑art space‑based RF payloads for our customers. You will work in a team‑based environment to address the challenges of developing flexible RF subsystems for small spacecraft on demanding timelines. Position Responsibilities Lead space‑vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links Identify appropriate communications technologies to meet requirements Collaborate with teammates across multiple disciplines to design, build, test and deliver spacecraft communication products for multiple programs Develop Millennium's own communications technologies from concept to flight readiness Create communications subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification documents Lead communication subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification Operate communications systems on orbit Other job duties as assigned Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering 2+ years of experience in space or aviation RF & Communications system design, analysis, subsystem component selection, and system evaluation Experience calculating link budgets including atmospheric & environmental effects Experience performing antenna design & analysis including sizing, patterns, gains, and usage Experience evaluating and selecting RF components (e.g., LNA, PA sizing and selection) Strong bias for getting things done with collaboration but minimal regimentation in an emerging aerospace environment Preferred Qualifications Experience designing, implementing and testing algorithms for software‑defined radios Experience with legacy and emerging satellite communications modulation and coding Experience designing, implementing and testing antennas Experience designing, implementing and testing radios from piece‑parts level Experience with optical communications links Experience with networking and networked RF communication links Experience with the CCSDS standards Master's Degree or higher Current SSBI or TS/SCI clearance Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, and an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required. Benefits Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time‑off programs. Salary ranges: Level 2 $98,600–$145,000; Level 3 $119,850–$176,250. Legal Statements Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co