At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models services and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamics.space.

Relative Dynamics Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an RF System Engineer: Ground System Integration Support with extensive familiarity with TDRS operations, NASA’s telecommunications infrastructure, and complex system integration. Extensive familiarity with the NASA System Engineering Handbook set of practices. Experience in reviewing deliverables, supporting the system engineering life cycle set of reviews, and making trade study assessments.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Develop mission needs, identify interface requirements, define interface engineering, and prepare mission systems and operations documentation.
• Technical inputs for problem-solving, analyze various reports (i.e., progress reports) and provide recommendations to the project, provide liaison and coordination services for project activities, and perform hardware design and trade-off analyses.
• Systems engineering support for project development, reporting progress and conformance to appropriate practices and specifications. Provide support system engineering activities required during the architecture, design, development, integration and test (I&T) and operations phases of projects.
• Perform sustaining engineering of ground and data systems, such as participation as a part of a mission’s or project’s ground system development team.
• RF communications systems engineering support to independently evaluate and assess current space and ground network capabilities, system improvements, and new services to meet future mission needs.

What You'll Need:

Required Skills

• Subject Matter Expertise with satellite ground segment digital modems and high-speed serial switching.
• Expert with the Space Network User Guide (SNUG). An in-depth understanding of TDRS [especially Special Projects and Missions (SPM) customers] communication systems and interfaces. Extensive operational and technical experience with White Sands Complex (WSC), Blossom Point Remote Station (BPRS) and Guam Remote Station (GRS) mission-critical infrastructure.
• In-depth understanding of TDRS (especially SPM customer) communication systems and interfaces. Proficiency with RF Interface Control Documents (RFICD).
• Understanding of TDRS Local Operating Procedures (LOP).
• Extensive experience writing and executing documentation including RFIs, architecture documentation, detailed technical specifications, study documents, and test documentation.
• Extensive hands-on experience leading complex, long-term modem and system integration projects, leading troubleshooting and resolution of ground segment issues related to TDRS and satellite communication system ground operations.
• An active TS SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 10-25% travel required

What You Won't Do:

• Feel stuck as we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Feel like a number as we're a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge
• A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Accept assignments with open cooperative positive and team-oriented attitudes
• Able to plan and execute plans across teams
• Effective communicator both written and verbal

What You'll Enjoy:

• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great 401k with company match
• Employee referral program
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community

Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.