RF Engineer - Integration & Testing

Description

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.relativedynamicsinc.com

Relative Dynamics Inc. is looking for an RF Integration and Test Engineer -   to provide support for the SWFO Antenna Network (SAN) for the NOAA Space Weather Follow-On (SWFO) program. Candidate must be able to work on-site at the facility in Fulton, MD.

Space Weather Follow-On (SWFO) mission is to provide space weather observations to enable space weather forecasting by NOAA. SWFO will make direct, in-situ, measurements of the solar wind thermal plasma and magnetic field “up-stream” of the Earth. In addition, SWFO will observe the Sun’s corona to detect expulsions of plasma and magnetic field, called Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), which may be directed towards the Earth. The data produced by SWFO will help NOAA provide watches and warnings for space weather events that can disrupt the electrical power grid and communications systems as well as navigation and timing systems like the Global Positioning System (GPS).

The SAN is a global antenna network to continuously receive mission data from the SWFO-L1 observatory and to support SWFO-L1 observatory operations by providing telemetry, command, and ranging services. The SAN is that part of the GS that provides radio frequency (RF) communications with the SWFO-L1 observatory. It interfaces with the C2 and the SWFO-L1 observatory. The SAN will be designed, developed, built, tested, deployed, exercised during mission rehearsals, and ready for operations to support the launch of the SWFO-L1 spacecraft in October 2024.

The SAN architecture consists of 2 CONUS antenna installations Wallops Island Virginia (Wallops) and Consolidated Backup Station (CBU) near Fairmont West Virginia with OCONUS terrestrial networking based on a commercial services approach.

What You'll Get to Do :

• Designs and develops advanced test programs, processes, and systems to measure the functionality and integrity of products and

services

performance standards and specifications

architecture meets customer specifications and performance expectations

assess the integrity and reliability of product performance

rehearsals, and help the SAN (CONUS and OCONUS) be ready for operations to support the launch of the SWFO-L1 spacecraft in

October 2024

What You'll Need :

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

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Other desirable Experience & Skills :

o Antenna Radio Frequency communication and interfaces

o Modulation and demodulation of satellite communication signals

o Front End data processing of satellite science data and engineering telemetry data

o CCSDS data link protocols and data packets, including CADUs and CLTUs

o Monitor and Control systems

What You Won't Do :

Who You Are :

What You'll Enjoy :

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.