Radiofrequency (RF) Engineer, Space-Based Communications

Job overview

The Radiofrequency (RF) Engineer, Space-Based Communications role is onsite in Huntsville, AL. Compensation is not specified. The engineer supports the Moon Base Utilities and Infrastructure Group, Deep Space Communications Network, and future RF infrastructure for government customers. The role provides RF analysis, simulation, and development for space-based communication systems, including interoperability integration. Its work helps evaluate and develop RF systems through design analysis, testing, technical reviews, and reporting.

What you'll do

• Analyze transmitter, receiver, and antenna designs
• contribute to requirements and data reviews
• support laboratory test campaigns and RF subsystem trade studies
• perform link-margin and RF interference/compatibility analyses
• prepare or collaborate on communications-system reports
• participate in project reviews and technical meetings
• mentor early-career and internship engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

radiofrequency engineer

rf analysis

space-based communications

antenna systems

rf simulation

rf development

huntsville al

code plus

u.s. citizen required

security clearance

electrical engineering

monday–friday 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship and an active or obtainable U.S. security clearance. Requires an ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree and the stated experience in antenna and RF systems design, test, and evaluation. Domestic travel is 5%; normal hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM.

About the employer

Code Plus Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.