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TalentRemedy

Principal Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

Own the whole-of-system error budget across satellite generations, ensuring subsystem-level ... Requirements 12+ years of systems engineering experience at the principal, lead, or chief-engineer ...

Infinity Systems Engineering, LLC.

$107K - $175K/yr

Satellite Communications System Engineer Welcome, MD, US 17 days ago Requisition ID: 1896 Salary Range: $107,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually Infinity's niche in the aerospace and defense industry is ...

TrustPoint

Principal Systems Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

... Principal Systems Engineer to lead integration across our satellite, payload, ground, RF, timing ... Own the whole-of-system error budget across satellite generations, ensuring subsystem-level ...

TrustPoint

Principal Systems Engineer

Dulles, VA · On-site

... Principal Systems Engineer to lead integration across our satellite, payload, ground, RF, timing ... Own the whole-of-system error budget across satellite generations, ensuring subsystem-level ...

TrustPoint

Principal Systems Engineer

Dulles, VA · On-site

... Principal Systems Engineer to lead integration across our satellite, payload, ground, RF, timing ... Own the whole-of-system error budget across satellite generations, ensuring subsystem-level ...

TrustPoint

Principal Systems Engineer

Virginia, MN · On-site

... Principal Systems Engineer to lead integration across our satellite, payload, ground, RF, timing ... Own the whole-of-system error budget across satellite generations, ensuring subsystem-level ...

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Satellite Systems Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

A minimum of 10 years of experience in system engineering and/or satellite engineering in the aerospace or related industry * Familiarity with satellite communications, Ground Earth Stations and ...

Tetra Tech

Satellite Systems Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

A minimum of 10 years of experience in system engineering and/or satellite engineering in the aerospace or related industry * Familiarity with satellite communications, Ground Earth Stations and ...

Tetra Tech

Satellite Systems Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

A minimum of 10 years of experience in system engineering and/or satellite engineering in the aerospace or related industry * Familiarity with satellite communications, Ground Earth Stations and ...

Globalstar

Senior Systems Satellite Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$121K - $166K/yr

Monitor power/thermal capabilities of the system and help with system capacity analysis with the power/thermal limitations of the satellite. * Provides systems engineering support to other groups to ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal satellite system engineer in the United States is $149,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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RF Satellite Systems Engineer

Boulder, CO • On-site

Stellar Solutions Inc
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$150K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Overview
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.
Role/Responsibilities/Qualifications
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 test
  • Provide RF Systems design leadership and advice as part of multi-disciplinary teams, assessing and developing system designs which satisfy customer business requirements
  • Provide RF Systems input to deliverables based on program requirements, including requirements, analysis, CONOPs, V&V, Design Reviews, AIT plans, operations plans
  • Support supplier selection, supplier contract negotiation, and supplier oversight
  • Assessing and managing risk and risk mitigation activities
  • Identify technical issues and proactively implement resolution to mitigate schedule and cost impacts

Required Skills and Experience
  • Experience with commercial space systems RF system design and implementation
  • Attention to detail and ability to parse requirements
  • Knowledge of emerging RF technologies and suppliers
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent technical communications skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • US Citizen and must be eligible to obtain security clearance

Desired Skills and Experience
  • Working knowledge of spacecraft & subsystem design and manufacturing
  • Requirements definition and flow down
  • Experience with project management
  • Experience 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 experience

Compensation
The 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.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a comprehensive total rewards package that includes an annual performance bonus, an employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) contribution based on base compensation, and comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits, PTO pay-out options, along with additional company-sponsored benefits. All of these benefits represent an additional 30-40% to your base compensation for a total compensation package.
Deliverable(s)
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.

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