General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight experience to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Satellite RF Engineer working on satellite systems to join our team located in Englewood, CO.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Support mission, system and operational concept development for satellite missions, encompassing space, ground and operational aspects.Function as the technical lead of the RF/Communication group, functioning as a mentor to junior level RF engineersWork with customers and suppliers, internal and external, to develop and define RF subsystem (space and ground) requirements.Support all phases of customer programmatic reviews including: System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, Pre-Ship ReviewOversee and perform as required the detailed design, development, analysis, production, and test of satellite RF subsystems and EMI/EMC analysis for both product development and flight program execution. This may include the design and build of custom RF subsystems.Actively participate in system level design of satellite systems across all project phases, through subsystem architectural design and hardware development.Apply system engineering principles to the selection of RF subsystems as part of satellite concept and design development.Perform testing and fault diagnosis of equipment, subsystems and systems, including record-keeping and the generation of documentation and test plans, procedures and results.Ensure an accurate and up-to-date document set for RF products.Apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve engineering problems.Prepare technical responses to bids, presentation materials and reports, for a variety of applications and customers.Support and actively participate in customer and supplier meetings and presentations at all project stages.Liaise with customer and supplier staff, and staff from other parts of GA.Perform other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.