Published Date: January 08, 2026
ASL, San Jose, CA•Hybrid work
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Engineer to join our team in San Jose, California. This role involves designing, operating, and optimizing advanced satellite communication systems, with potential for hybrid work as the program matures. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required.
Responsibilities:
- Architect communication payloads and end-to-end SATCOM systems.
- Perform link budget analyses to optimize signal quality and reliability.
- Design RF subsystems including antennas, transceivers, and related components.
- Monitor satellite health and performance from ground stations.
- Support orbital maneuver planning and execution.
- Coordinate data transmission schedules and mission timelines.
- Diagnose and resolve signal interference, network anomalies, and system malfunctions.
- Provide real-time support for hardware and software issues.
- Manage frequency allocations and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with agencies such as the FCC and ITU to mitigate interference risks.
- Conduct pre-launch simulations and system validation activities.
- Test satellite hardware in environmental chambers to ensure performance in space conditions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in RF engineering and signal processing.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, and STK (Systems Tool Kit).
- Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and encryption standards.
Skills:
- RF engineering
- Signal processing
- MATLAB
- Python
- C++
- STK (Systems Tool Kit)
- Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
- Encryption standards
