RF Satellite Systems Engineer

Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors.At Stellar Solutions, we offer talented, energetic, and immediately productive resources to satisfy our customers’ critical needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management and strategic planning. We are a leading service and expertise provider for high-tech commercial ventures, spanning communications, earth observation and remote sensing systems and data products, to the infrastructures that support earth orbiting and beyond earth orbit businesses.Stellar Solutions Inc. is searching for an experienced and enthusiastic RF Satellite Systems Engineer to support our customers in developing, analyzing, and implementing commercial satellite communication systems.For this role, key qualifications include: experience with commercial spacecraft architecture, RF system design, Satellite hardware and suppliers, and System implementation and test. Role is immediate, full time, and located in the Boulder, CO area with the potential to also support from other US locations.Successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in fast-paced commercial and start up environments and enjoy working with multidisciplinary teams on a diverse array of challenges related to satellite system development and implementation, including system architecture analysis and optimization, RF System design, RF hardware development, and system implementation including production and test.Key Responsibilities:Provide Systems Engineering leadership for RF payload design, build, and testProvide RF Systems design leadership and advice as part of multi-disciplinary teams, assessing and developing system designs which satisfy customer business requirementsProvide RF Systems input to deliverables based on program requirements, including requirements, analysis, CONOPs, V&V, Design Reviews, AIT plans, operations plansSupport supplier selection, supplier contract negotiation, and supplier oversightAssessing and managing risk and risk mitigation activitiesIdentify technical issues and proactively implement resolution to mitigate schedule and cost impactsRequired Skills and ExperienceExperience with commercial space systems RF system design and implementationAttention to detail and ability to parse requirementsKnowledge of emerging RF technologies and suppliersAbility to work independentlyExcellent technical communications skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsUS CitizenDesired Skills and Experience:Working knowledge of spacecraft & subsystem design and manufacturingRequirements definition and flow downExperience with project managementExperience working with task management software (Jira, etc.)Education and Work Experience:BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent, and 10+ years relevant experienceThe typical pay range for this position is USD $150,000 - $180,000 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, retirement plan and other benefits (all included as part of package).Join our dynamic team to shape the future of commercial space systems! You'll play a pivotal role in managing large system procurements and providing expert advice on cutting-edge space and ground systems, working alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Created: 2025-11-17