Axiom Space
Radio Systems Engineer
Houston
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
AvionicsSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringRF EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementAdaptability
About the role
- Calculate radio frequency (RF) link budgets and analyze system performance.
- Coordinate integration of communication components with spacecraft and ground hardware and software.
Responsibilities
- Design radio communication systems for Axiom commercial human spaceflight modules.
- Work with suppliers to select components and systems that fit into the Axiom design and procure those items.
- Design and lead functional and integration tests of radio communication components.
- Design and lead joint tests of communication elements with NASA-owned interfacing hardware.
- Create plans and procedures for nominal and off-nominal operations.
- Perform Radio Frequency interference and compatibility analysis for Space based communication systems.
- Perform spectrum management & coordination tasks for radio systems and interface with NASA centers and federal agencies to resolve spectrum issues.
- Perform additional job duties as assigned.
- Axiom Space is building the world's first commercial space station - Axiom Station.
Requirements
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Support obtaining necessary licenses from FCC or other required agencies.
- Support milestone reviews (design, manufacturing, test, operations) as required.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering required.
- 7 or more years of experience in radio systems design and test (with a preference for work in support of space missions).
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience with test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, function generators, power supplies).
- Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI etc.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with space radio system integration.
- Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
- Uses good judgment to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
Skills
- Executes priorities with precision and pace
- Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competencies:
- Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
- Accountability
- Sense of Urgency
- Extreme Ownership
- Execution and Delivery
- Efficiency
- Effectiveness
- This position requires strong cross-functional problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Benefits
- Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.
Company info
- driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Radio Systems Engineer, who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
- We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.
Equal opportunity
- Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
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