Systems Maintenance (Engineering)

Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models services and technology development. Relative Dynamics is a subcontractor supporting USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this role, you will be employed by Relative Dynamics and assigned to work on projects in support of USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.

Relative Dynamics is seeking a Mid-Level System Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD, to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. This is a full-time, onsite role that requires regular in person interaction with team members, scientists, and mission partners. This team, in collaboration with NASA and the Landsat project, specializes in remote sensing and provides over fifty years of satellite imagery data to global users and science organizations.

Work on meaningful projects that support Earth science and sustainability

• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in Satellite Communications and system development
• Provides hardware engineering support and maintenance for all ground station radio frequency (RF) equipment. This includes supporting the procurement, deployment/integration, troubleshooting and repair of RF equipment.
• Provides Satellite Communications systems engineering support to develop ground based systems in accordance with mission requirements. This includes the antenna(s), RF equipment and all associated ground station equipment.
• Communicate and coordinate activities and technical status with the Systems Engineer, Software Engineers, Operators and other Project team members, as appropriate
• Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with an established Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
• Support decomposing operations concepts into detailed requirements
• Support defining and documenting interface definitions
• Conduct architecture and trade study analysis
• Execute formal integration testing and analysis
• Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with Configuration Management (CM) processes

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Satellite Communications/Systems Engineering, or related field.

~ Former job experience of 4-6 years in Satellite Communications Engineering or equivalent is required for this position. Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access

Knowledge of the Systems Engineering and Project Life Cycle

• Experience in working with RF equipment including antenna, demodulators, receivers, upconverters, station controllers and basic diagnostic equipment such as spectrum analyzers.
• Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.