Satellite Contamination Control Engineer

Communications Antenna Subsystem Engineer

Location: Denver, CO (Houston may be considered)
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Package: Competitive Hourly Rate

Introduction

We are hiring a Communications Antenna Subsystem Engineer to support the GeoXO COMM Antenna Subsystem through Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR). This is a long-term contract role with a key focus on design, analysis, specification development, and integration/testing for a high-profile aerospace project.

The Opportunity

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to next-generation space-based communication systems. You will be responsible for link analysis, RF testing, performance specification development, and integration support, ensuring the successful delivery of critical design milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Analysis:

• Perform data review, link analysis, and high-power RF test analysis to support Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) deliverables.
• Author and deliver communications subsystem documentation required for ITU and NTIA filings by CDR (Q3 2026).
• Conduct ad-hoc communications subsystem analyses for PDR (Q3 2025) and CDR (Q2 2026).

Specification Development & Subcontract Support:

• Develop, review, and release communications hardware performance specifications ahead of System CDR (Q3 2026).
• Collaborate with suppliers for fact-finding and specification refinement to meet contract timelines.

Integration & Test:

• Support test plan development, test procedure creation, and pass/fail criteria definition for integration and testing leading up to System PDR (Q3 2025) and CDR (Q3 2026).

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience with communications subsystem design, RF testing, and analysis.
• Expertise in link analysis and high-power RF testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of ITU and NTIA filing requirements for aerospace communication systems.
• Hands-on experience developing hardware performance specifications and working with suppliers.
• Strong background in integration and testing of communications subsystems.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, supplier, and testing teams.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge space communication technology.
• Contribute to a high-impact, long-term aerospace project.
• Competitive hourly rate and full-time contract stability.
• Collaborate with industry-leading experts in RF and communications systems engineering.

Apply Now: If you’re an experienced Communications Antenna Subsystem Engineer looking to play a key role in a major aerospace program, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume today.