ispace-inc.com
Senior RF Communications Engineer
ispace-inc.com, Englewood, Colorado, us, 80151
ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon.
Let's go to the moon together!
Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.ispace Technologies, US is a looking for a highly motivated and talented
LeadRF Engineer
to join its stellar organization#LI-LH1Key Responsibilities:
Lead a small, highly technical team through development, qualification, and acceptance testing of lunar lander RF & Communications hardware design and qualificationFoster cross-functional efforts with Systems Engineering team members to adequately Develop/Update test plans, procedures, and timelines for test campaignsLead the development of vehicle RF Test ProceduresHost design review meetings to ensure System Requirements are complied with as design cycles closeEvaluate and develop Lunar Lander RF Communications architecture and requirementsPartner with GNC, Flight Software and Systems Integration to develop on-orbit and lunar surface CONOPs as it relates to uplink and downlink communicationDevelop and manage RF link budgets across all phases of the missionSupport design and analysis for packaging of RF assemblies including CAD workParticipate in all program milestones including trade studies, design reviews, software and hardware-level test, and on-orbit operationsCreate electromagnetic simulation models of hardware (antennas, filters, PCB layout) to design and evaluate performance.Other duties as assignedBasic Qualifications:
Work history of progressively leading RF/Comms engineers through design campaigns in a highly iterative environment .Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skillsIn-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of operations, engineering and quality and how they are linkedStrong working knowledge of ISO, AS9100 and quality control standards.Must posses an ability to work in a dynamic environmentwhile providing guidance to drive improvements towards process efficiency.BS in electrical engineering, computer engineering or physics . We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.Extensive experience in design & optimization of RF circuits and structures including antennas, transmission lines, filters, impedance matching networks, couplers, power splitters and combiners, phase shifters, amplifiers, receivers, and transmitters.5+ years of relevant work experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft Avionics systemsExperience with simulation and programming tools (ex. Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python)Ability to perform RF communication design and analysis tasks, and support mission operationsFamiliarity with project management tools, including AtlassianPreferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or physics . We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.Demonstrated professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft RF CommunicationsAbility to solve complex problems in a fast-paced collaborative interdisciplinary team environmentExperience with 3D CAD (Solidworks, NX, or similar) and electrical schematic capture softwareExtensive experience with Matlab & SimulinkStrong interpersonal skills, both verbal and writtenExperience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferredExperience in startup environment a plusCompensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary based upon experience -$115,000 - $135,000.The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)Hybrid work scheduleCompany-paid public transportation on RTD buses andlight rail (RTD EcoPass)Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)401(k)To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.All applicants who are offered employment with
ispace
US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.
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Let's go to the moon together!
Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.ispace Technologies, US is a looking for a highly motivated and talented
LeadRF Engineer
to join its stellar organization#LI-LH1Key Responsibilities:
Lead a small, highly technical team through development, qualification, and acceptance testing of lunar lander RF & Communications hardware design and qualificationFoster cross-functional efforts with Systems Engineering team members to adequately Develop/Update test plans, procedures, and timelines for test campaignsLead the development of vehicle RF Test ProceduresHost design review meetings to ensure System Requirements are complied with as design cycles closeEvaluate and develop Lunar Lander RF Communications architecture and requirementsPartner with GNC, Flight Software and Systems Integration to develop on-orbit and lunar surface CONOPs as it relates to uplink and downlink communicationDevelop and manage RF link budgets across all phases of the missionSupport design and analysis for packaging of RF assemblies including CAD workParticipate in all program milestones including trade studies, design reviews, software and hardware-level test, and on-orbit operationsCreate electromagnetic simulation models of hardware (antennas, filters, PCB layout) to design and evaluate performance.Other duties as assignedBasic Qualifications:
Work history of progressively leading RF/Comms engineers through design campaigns in a highly iterative environment .Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skillsIn-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of operations, engineering and quality and how they are linkedStrong working knowledge of ISO, AS9100 and quality control standards.Must posses an ability to work in a dynamic environmentwhile providing guidance to drive improvements towards process efficiency.BS in electrical engineering, computer engineering or physics . We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.Extensive experience in design & optimization of RF circuits and structures including antennas, transmission lines, filters, impedance matching networks, couplers, power splitters and combiners, phase shifters, amplifiers, receivers, and transmitters.5+ years of relevant work experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft Avionics systemsExperience with simulation and programming tools (ex. Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python)Ability to perform RF communication design and analysis tasks, and support mission operationsFamiliarity with project management tools, including AtlassianPreferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or physics . We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.Demonstrated professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft RF CommunicationsAbility to solve complex problems in a fast-paced collaborative interdisciplinary team environmentExperience with 3D CAD (Solidworks, NX, or similar) and electrical schematic capture softwareExtensive experience with Matlab & SimulinkStrong interpersonal skills, both verbal and writtenExperience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferredExperience in startup environment a plusCompensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary based upon experience -$115,000 - $135,000.The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)Hybrid work scheduleCompany-paid public transportation on RTD buses andlight rail (RTD EcoPass)Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)401(k)To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.All applicants who are offered employment with
ispace
US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.
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