Radio Frequency Engineer

.About PLD: Founded in 2011, PLD Space is a high-tech engineering, manufacturing andservice-driven company, with deep track record and expertise in space launchtechnologies.We are a trusted global championing industry leader disrupting thepathway to space access. We are on a mission to reach new heights by makingspace more accessible, supporting missions that will make us smarter, safer andwealthier.Our purpose is to propel new futures, to enableprogress from space and enrich peoples' lives on Earth, by moving neweconomies, people and world forward.Mission As a Radio Frequency Engineer of the Avionics Team, your main mission within the area will be to be responsible for all aspects of the Radio Frequency systems (Telemetry, Trackingand Commanding) and development, providing also support on the manufacturing,assembly and its integration in launch vehicles.Responsibilities Design and implement Telemetry, Trackingand Command systems for new launch vehicles and accommodate a variety of newmission payloadsLead TT&C engineering to developCONOPS, system performance requirements, link budgets, etc.Develop in-house solutions and/orprovide technical management to vendors, oversee delivery, integration andtesting of TT&C systemLead technical interaction withsuppliers to design, build, test, and deliver various RF componentsInteract with other subsystem teams toensure to meet the system level requirementsPlan, perform, and review the RF testsand present as necessaryDesign and implement test benches and RFSCOE to support and execute RF-related test campaignsLead failure investigation,troubleshooting and resolutionsEnsure compatibility with variousexpected mission environments (thermal, vibration, radiation, lifetime, etc.)Support launch and on-orbit operationsNecessary RequirementsA minimum of 9 years with a Bachelor'sdegree, or 7 years with a Master's degreeProven track-record of working withaerospace hardware and/or software systems, starting from conceptual designsand tradeoffs through detailed design, development, manufacture, integration,test, deployment, and operations.Familiarity with ECSS and CCSDSstandardsStrong knowledge of communicationssystems concepts (modulation schemes, coding, RF propagation, diversitytechniques, multiplexing, filtering, signaling, etc.)Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science,Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.Preferred: Master's in STEM (Science,Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.Desired RequirementsProficient at using programmingtools/languages (e.G. Matlab, STK, C++, etc.) to solve complex engineeringproblemsExperience with Spectrum Management andRegulatory agencies, interaction with FCC and ITUExperience with RF-related analyses andsimulations (link budgets, coverage analysis, EMI/EMC, antenna radiationpattern simulations, etc