EntryLevelSpacecraftRFPayloadEngineer

Entry Level Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer - Millennium Space Systems **Company:** Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. _**Job**_** _ Summary_: ** As a Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer, you will design and develop state of the art, space-based RF payloads for our customers. This includes communications systems to link our satellites to each other and to ground stations as well as perform critical missions on-orbit. You will need to work in a team-based environment to work on the unique challenges of developing flexible RF subsystems for small spacecraft on demanding timelines. This position's internal job is Electrophysics Engr/Scientist. Our team is currently hiring for levels 1-2. ** _Position Responsibilities:_** * Performs space vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links * Identify & define communications system requirements * Identify appropriate communications technologies to meet requirements * Develop Millennium's own communications technologies from concept to flight readiness * Create communications subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification documents * Perform communication subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification * Operate communications systems on orbit ** _Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):_** * Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering * Experience or understanding of the principles behind calculating link budgets including atmospheric & environmental effects * Experience or understanding of the principles behind pe