Senior RF Systems Engineer

Senior RF Systems Engineering Specialist – Satellite Communications

This role requires deep technical expertise in satellite RF communications, with a strong focus on physical layer and Layer 2 system design. A solid working knowledge of Layer 3 and higher protocols is also expected. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience with DVB‑S2, DVB‑S2X, and DVB‑RCS2 standards, along with a strong foundation in RF and digital communications theory.

You will have hands‑on experience with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) techniques and a strong understanding of modern antenna technologies, including active and phased array systems. This includes digital beamforming, rapid beam hopping, and antenna performance modelling. The role operates within a systems engineering framework, requiring familiarity with requirements management the full lifecycle from concept through verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and review RF link budgets, conduct system-level trade studies, and model signal impairments to evaluate overall communications performance.
• Collaborate closely with system architects, RF, antenna, and earth station engineers to allocate functionality between hardware and software while optimizing system performance.
• Develop and maintain high-level requirements and specifications for RF links, RF subsystems, and antenna systems, including managing requirement updates as designs evolve.
• Define, review, and assess test plans, procedures, and results to verify compliance with system specifications.
• Perform system performance characterization and analysis, maintaining detailed performance budgets for assigned system elements.
• Provide technical expertise in support of regulatory, spectrum coordination, and market access activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical resource for team members with developing domain expertise.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal and external engineering audiences as required.

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Salary Range - $110,000 - $140,000

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