M9 Solutions

Spacecraft RF Engineer

M9 Solutions • $60K — $180K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical or aerospace engineering or a similar field with 5+ years of hands-on aerospace hardware experience.
  • Expertise in link budgets and spacecraft communications subsystems.
  • Proficiency in PCB design software (e.g., Altium, Kicad, etc.).
  • Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and RF test equipment.
  • Proven experience in evaluating, testing, and integrating RF hardware in clean room environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead RF system architecture design and link budget analyses.
  • Design and route custom printed circuit boards interfacing with spacecraft subsystems.
  • Perform EMI/EMC analysis and testing on spacecraft.
  • Lead magnetic cleanliness initiatives through modeling and testing.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and provide technical guidance to engineers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
  • Flexible work hours with potential for remote work opportunities.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave including parental leave.
Full Job Description
M9 Solutions is seeking a Spacecraft RF Engineer to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Los Angeles, CA. An active Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities
  • Lead RF system architecture design, link budget analyses, and the integration of spacecraft communications subsystem.
  • Design and route custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) interfacing with various spacecraft subsystems.
  • Perform comprehensive Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility (EMI/EMC) analysis and testing across the entire spacecraft.
  • Lead magnetic cleanliness efforts, including dipole modeling, stray field budgeting, and hands-on magnetic survey testing on flight hardware.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance (FCC/NTIA), document design processes, and provide technical guidance on test configurations and grounding to fellow engineers.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar field, with 5+ years of hands-on aerospace hardware experience.
  • Expertise in link budgets and spacecraft communications subsystems.
  • Proficiency in PCB design software (e.g. Altium, Kicad, etc.).
  • Expertise working with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, manual soldering/rework, and RF test equipment.
  • Proven experience evaluating, testing, and integrating RF hardware, working in clean room environments, and adhering to ESD protocols.
  • Must possess or be willing and eligible to obtain a United States Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience with spacecraft magnetic cleanliness programs, magnetic modeling, or stray field characterization.

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Full-Time Employee Compensation
  • M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
  • M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits


Salary Range

$60,000-$180,000 USD

About M9 Solutions

M9 Solutions is an IT consulting and staffing firm that provides services to clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and government. The company offers a range of services, including project management, software development, and data analytics. M9 Solutions was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
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Size
50 employees
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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