Senior RF Systems Engineer
Albedo
Software Engineering
Denver, CO, USA
Posted on Tuesday, April 2, 2024
What You'll Do
- Update and refine link budgets for all system communication links
- Lead procurement and delivery of communications equipment from our suppliers, leading issue resolution, providing guidance, and performing analysis as needed
- Field real-time emulation of Radio-to-Ground, Ground-to-Radio software interfaces in support of testbed integration of communications equipment, and vehicle testing
- Identify and communicate technical, cost, and schedule risks and issues for communication systems and subsystems, proactively driving execution for all communications-related scope in-house and at suppliers
- Continuously collaborate with the engineering team to address mechanical, software, thermal, and power interfaces and needs
- Drive maturation of the communications aspects of the CONOPS and Design Reference Mission
- Support procurement and instantiation of cloud-based software-defined radio modulation and demodulation services
- Travel as needed to supplier locations and interface with vendors as the technical representative and subcontracts manager
- Support other aspects of the system development effort as time, interest, and expertise allow
Your Ideal Skills and Experience
- Expertise in X-band Gbps-class microsatellite-sized communications systems, modulations, and challenges
- Familiarity with software-defined radios
- Experience with DVB-S2 modulations and developing RF link budgets and data throughput analysis
- Experience in defining and leading an RF testing campaign for a satellite system
- Delivering within a cost- and schedule-constrained effort
- Familiarity with analog and RF circuit design from baseband through X-band
- Familiarity with standard physical layers for digital communication (UART, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet)Familiarity with AES encryption and decryption
- Knowledge of test equipment design, testing, or operation
- Knowledge of testing activities such as thermal, vibration, and EMI testing
- B.S. or greater in relevant engineering or physics discipline plus at least 3 years of relevant experience
Nice To Have
- 3+ years of prior relevant experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Integrating with and debugging operations with Ground Station as a Service provider(s)
- Familiarity with analyzing bit error rates and the selection and sizing of EDAC/FEC
- Experience supporting the resolution of FCC or ITU license issues
- Experience in developing Python-based test harnesses for testing communication hardware in a lab or testbed environment
- Working knowledge of modern FPGA architectures and external interfaces, including high-speed converters, DDR RAM, Solid State NAND and NOR-based storage, timing analyses
Compensation and Benefits
- Employee friendly equity compensation
- Asynchronous culture with flexible working hours
- 4% direct matching 401k
- Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health
- Parental leave and childcare coverage
- Relocation bonus for moving to our Denver, CO HQ
- 20 paid vacation days, yours from day one
- 10 company holidays and flexible sick days
- $100 monthly wellness benefit
- Company and team retreats to build relationships in-person
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Additional Requirements: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All persons hired will be required to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Albedo is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full-Time On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site full-time. Travel to other possible non-Albedo locations may be required.
Relocation: Relocation for this position is available
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
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