Satellite Communications Systems Engineer (NASA Programs)

About the Role

Teltrium is seeking a Satellite Communications Systems Engineer to support advanced space communications initiatives for NASA and other government and commercial aerospace customers. This position offers the opportunity to work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, supporting the development, analysis, integration, testing, and operation of communications systems that enable critical mission success.

Candidates ranging from experienced mid-level engineers to recognized technical leaders will be considered for placement at the Systems Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, or Lead Systems Engineer level based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, assessment, and evolution of space and ground communications architectures and systems.
• Develop, analyze, and refine system requirements, interface definitions, technical specifications, and engineering products.
• Conduct communications systems analysis, trade studies, performance assessments, and interoperability evaluations.
• Support integration, test, verification, validation, and mission readiness activities.
• Evaluate RF communications systems, antenna systems, network architectures, and end-to-end communications performance.
• Develop technical reports, engineering documentation, presentations, and recommendations for customers and stakeholders.
• Participate in technical reviews, design assessments, and lifecycle engineering activities.
• Collaborate with government, industry, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Support spectrum management, interference analysis, frequency coordination, and related communications planning activities.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful mission execution.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring commensurate with experience and assigned responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in satellite communications, communications systems engineering, RF engineering, aerospace systems, network engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting systems engineering activities such as requirements development, architecture analysis, integration, testing, verification, and validation.
• Knowledge of satellite communications principles, RF systems, antennas, communications networks, and system performance analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree (M.S. or higher) is highly preferred for candidates being considered for Senior or Lead-level responsibilities.
• Experience supporting NASA, DoD, commercial space, or other aerospace communications programs.
• Familiarity with NASA communications networks, space communications architectures, or mission operations environments.
• Experience performing RF analysis, interference analysis, spectrum management, or frequency coordination activities.
• Experience leading technical efforts, mentoring engineers, or serving as a technical lead on engineering projects.
• Experience supporting technical reviews, mission readiness reviews, and executive-level briefings.

Why Teltrium?

At Teltrium, you'll work alongside highly skilled engineers and scientists supporting some of the nation's most important space communications initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to contribute across the engineering lifecycle, solve complex technical challenges, and help shape the future of space communications. Teltrium is a technical services company that provides systems engineering and project execution support and capabilities to satellite communications and spectrum management technology programs for NASA and other customers.

We believe:

• In the tremendous power of space exploration to benefit humanity
• In the essential role space systems and networks play in bringing those benefits to life
• In realizing the potential of human ingenuity to unlock that power
• In inspiring tomorrow's explorers and innovators

We:

• Employ subject matter experts and thought leaders to bring our customers' vision to reality by developing strategic plans, executing technical analyses and developing hardware and software products.
• Give our engineering team the freedom to stretch boundaries to develop space systems, improve RF communications systems and create space system solutions.
• Develop education and outreach materials to foster the next generation of space scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.