Job Description

Salary: $85,000 - 125,000 per year Requirements:

• A bachelors degree in Engineering or a closely related field is typically required
• 2-5 years of experience in the engineering discipline or related areas
• A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Completed college-level coursework in RF Communications
• Strong analytical abilities related to RF communications
• In-depth understanding of communication systems, including digital modulation, encoding/decoding, and signal detection
• Excellent communication and organizational capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in team settings
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a government background check
• Experience with NASA processes is preferred
• Familiarity with antennas, RF propagation, and network layer protocols is advantageous
• Knowledge of CCSDS communication standards is a plus
• Understanding of Pseudo noise ranging, forward error correction techniques, and calculations involving Orbital Dynamics
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python is desirable

• Serve as the RF Communications Systems Engineer for communication and tracking subsystems within the Gateway and Exploration programs
• Prepare Radio Frequency communication subsystem-level Interface Requirements Documents (IRD), Verification Requirements (VRs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for spacecraft
• Evaluate IRDs, ICDs, and requirements for components like transponders and transceivers
• Analyze link and network layer protocols as recommended by CCSDS
• Assess the performance of RF communication links and create link budgets through analytical methods and simulations
• Actively engage in Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings
• Conduct Radio Frequency interference and compatibility analyses, Power Flux Density analyses, and Spectral analyses for space-based communication systems
• Support the NASA RF communication subsystem manager during reviews and as the technical Point of Contact
• Interface with other NASA centers, federal agencies, and commercial partners representing JSC
• Utilize software tools such as Matlab, Simulink, and Excel for analysis
• Perform additional duties as needed

• Excel
• Support
• Matlab
• Network
• Python

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At Aerodyne Industries, we are a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering and information technology services firm located on Floridas vibrant Space Coast, with various locations across the US. We pride ourselves on providing the agility of a small business while delivering the capabilities of a large corporation. Our esteemed clients trust us to support NASAs missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as defense projects with the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Joining our team means embarking on an adventure that allows you to work on groundbreaking projects that will shape the future. We offer fantastic opportunities for personal and professional growth, including a flexible 9/80 work schedule, an onsite cafeteria, and much more!

last updated 2 week of 2026

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