RF Communication Systems Engineer – Space Systems
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Telecoms Engineering
Company Profile
Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) develops, integrates, and applies new and innovative technologies to meet the challenges of working in space and other harsh environments. We are ideally positioned to meet the growing needs of NASA and the expanding commercial and Department of Defense (DOD) markets. Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments—from underwater to the outer reaches of space.
Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry, and also serves defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as an RF Communications Systems Engineer to support NASA as an Oceaneering teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. You will play a crucial role in the Wireless Communication and Integration section of the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC JETS II contract, immersing yourself in human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs.
Your contributions will help us outperform all standards and expectations. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning your work, and a desire for continuous learning.
- International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and one day of telework per week may be available.
- Serve as an RF Communications Systems Engineer for the communication and tracking sub-systems of the Gateway and Exploration programs, a critical integration effort of the NASA Program which will return to the Moon.
- Write Radio Frequency communication subsystem level Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), Verification Requirements (VRs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for spacecraft.
- Review IRDs, ICDs and component level requirements for transponders, transceivers, and baseband processors.
- Review link and network layer protocols implemented on communication systems based on CCSDS recommendations.
- Determine the performance of radio frequency (RF) communication links and create link budgets using analytical methods, analysis, and simulations.
- Actively participate and contribute to Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings.
- Perform radio frequency interference & compatibility analysis, power flux density analysis, and spectral analysis for space‑based communication systems.
- Assist and support the NASA RF communications subsystem manager with reviews, meetings, and serve as the technical point of contact.
- Represent JSC and interface with other NASA centers, federal agencies, and commercial partners.
- Perform analysis using software such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Excel.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required:
- A BS Engineering degree from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
- On‑location position – situational telework only.
- Completed college‑level RF Communications coursework.
- Strong analytical skills in RF communications.
- Strong knowledge of communication systems such as digital modulation, demodulation, encoding/decoding, spread‑spectrum signals, signal detection, data formatting, and packetizing.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Preferred:
- Experience with NASA processes.
- Knowledge of antennas, RF propagation, and network layers.
- Familiarity with CCSDS communication standards.
- Knowledge of pseudo‑noise (PN) ranging, forward error correction such as LDPC, radiometric calculations, and orbital dynamics.
- Programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency (required).
- Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Management may select any level for which the…
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