About Elveo Elveo is what happens when two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) communications join forces. Elveo brings together a combined 20 years of expertise to close the coverage gap for more than 50 mobile network operators (MNOs) and major distribution partners operating in 60+ countries worldwide. That heritage and our technology powers what we call ‘elevated intelligence’ — a new approach that processes and adapts on orbit, delivering voice and data services straight to mobile users, IoT devices and machines across enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors worldwide. As a team, we’re on a mission to deliver powerful compute and connectivity directly to individuals and objects everywhere on Earth. Join us, and become part of a globally inclusive company that is transforming satellite communications from a niche service to an essential global infrastructure, and democratizing connectivity for billions worldwide. Ready to take the next step? Join us. Chantilly, VA.
Responsibilities:
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If you enjoy the challenge of wearing many hats and have a track record of creative thinking to solve unconventional problems, then we look forward to meeting you!
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The RF/Electrical Engineer will be responsible for straddling engineering work in the domains of RF, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering.
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- Support design of satellite communications systems hardware (RF-Front-End, LNA, SSPA, PLLs, Filters, etc.) and software design and development
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- Support selection and design of small satellite antenna technologies
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- Develop link budget analyses, simulations, traffic/capacity analysis, RF system design and dimensioning, coverage and frequency planning, etc.
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- Support satellite communications systems integration, testing, delivery to launch and satellite bus partners/vendors.
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- Design and plan satellite communications systems testing configurations on the ground when testing satellite communications systems performance both in-lab and in-orbit.
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- Interface with Systems Engineering team to inform constellation/network architecture and design based on RF communications systems performance.
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- Bench level mechatronics work including testing, integration, assembly, programming and prototyping of electronics hardware and software.
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- Some software-based Systems Engineering analysis.
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- Support developing and maintaining technical documentation for hardware/software design and development.
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- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Requirements:
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- A Bachelor’s degree (or better) in RF or Electrical Engineering.
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- 15+ years of experience working on projects developing space payload hardware and software (preferably communications systems).
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- Thorough understanding of RF link budget, RF active and passive components.
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- Experience in designing wireless communication systems.
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- Experience in basic principles of antenna theory.
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- Hands-on experience from concept to production with RF Front End design, SDRs, antennas, LNA, SSPA, filters, couplers, RF switches, PLLs, antennas, DC-DC converters, microcontroller, FPGA is highly desired.
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- Hands-on experience with testing, troubleshooting, and debugging RF systems.
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- Programming Proficiency in one or more programming languages is highly desired (e.g., C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc.)
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- Experience working with Linux based systems.
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- Proficiency with electrical design software, such as Altium Designer, ADS, and SolidWorks are highly desired.
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- Proficiency with test equipment including VNAs, protocol signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
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- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium.