RF & Communication Mission System Engineer

About the role

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

Responsibilities

• Get familiar with the VIPER rover onboard communication system and understand all the parameters for establishing and maintaining reliable communications through the mission.
• Perform RF and Communications systems design.
• Manage complex engineering projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction—contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Perform analysis and modeling of complex radio frequency or communications systems.
• Contribute to customer presentations.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Mentor less experienced teammates and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Lead a cross-functional team.
• Involvement in business development and proposal activities.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Requires 5–10 years experience in Radio Frequency or Communications Engineering or related field.

Skills

• Knowledge of RF systems and architectures.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of electrical engineering.
• Skills with RF and Communications software tools.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation for RF measurement.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.

Benefits

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Job Location - City: Houston
Job Location - State: Texas
Job Location - Postal Code: 77058-2900

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off-site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.