Lead Space Systems Engineer – Constellation Design Remote, US
A globally recognised telecommunications and digital infrastructure organisation is building a next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation focused on direct-to-device connectivity, broadband communications, and non-terrestrial network services. Backed by significant investment and long-term strategic vision, the programme aims to transform satellite connectivity across one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.
The company is looking for a Lead Constellation Design & Simulation Engineer to take ownership of the orbital architecture, coverage modelling, and constellation performance analysis for the programme’s future satellite network.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead constellation architecture development across multiple LEO orbital shells.
Develop and maintain coverage, latency, throughput, and capacity simulations.
Close link budgets for S-band NTN and Ka-band communications systems.
Conduct Doppler, propagation, and interference analysis activities.
Run EPFD simulations and support ITU coordination activities.
Produce India-wide coverage models and performance validation studies.
Support launch planning and constellation deployment modelling.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and regulatory teams to define architecture requirements.
Requirements:
Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
Ideally 12+ years experience in LEO/MEO constellation design or mission analysis.
Strong hands-on experience with STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, or equivalent simulation tools.
Experience with satellite communications systems and link-budget analysis.
Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and constellation optimisation.
Experience supporting NGSO, NTN, or satellite network programmes.
Nice to Have:
Experience with ITU coordination and EPFD analysis.
Background in Ka-band FSS or S-band MSS systems.
Experience supporting 3GPP NTN architectures or direct-to-device systems
Published technical papers or research in orbital mechanics, NTN, or interference modelling.
US-Based | Launch Integration | LEO Constellation Programme
A major satellite communications programme is seeking a hands-on Lead Rocketry & Launch Engineer to own launch integration, launch provider coordination, deployment planning, and launch campaign execution for a large-scale LEO constellation initiative.
This role will operate as the key technical authority across launch operations, launch vehicle integration, deployment optimisation, rideshare strategy, and launch logistics.
The successful candidate will work closely with satellite engineering, launch providers, mission operations, and systems teams to ensure successful deployment across multiple launch phases.
Responsibilities
Lead launch integration activities across multiple deployment phases
Coordinate directly with launch providers and mission partners
Support launch vehicle selection and rideshare strategy
Define launch manifest planning and deployment cadence
US-Based | Satellite Communications | LEO Constellation Programme
A next-generation satellite communications programme is seeking a hands-on Lead Payload & Communication Systems Engineer to drive payload architecture, RF design decisions, and supplier strategy for a new LEO constellation programme.
This is a highly technical leadership role focused on end-to-end communications payload development across Ka/Ku-band systems, phased-array technologies, feeder/user links, and next-generation NTN architecture.
The successful candidate will operate as a senior individual contributor working across payload engineering, antenna systems, RF architecture, link budgets, supplier selection, and payload trade studies from concept through deployment.
Responsibilities
Lead communications payload architecture across feeder links and user links
Define RF transceiver architecture and payload trade studies
Drive payload design decisions across:
beam hopping
phased arrays
regenerative vs transparent payloads
antenna strategy
waveform selection
Own payload link budget development and RF performance analysis
Lead payload simulations and validation activities
Support supplier selection and technical evaluation processes
Work cross-functionally with:
satellite systems engineering
launch integration
constellation engineering
ground systems
Support ITU/EPFD compliance activities across payload design
Required Experience
12+ years within satellite payload, RF, or communications systems engineering
Deep hands-on RF payload architecture experience
Strong knowledge of:
Ka-band and/or Ku-band communications payloads
phased-array systems
antenna design
RF simulations
link budgets
Experience with payload simulation and modelling tools
Strong systems-level understanding across payload integration and satellite constraints
Experience working with satellite manufacturers, payload suppliers, or LEO programmes
Preferred Backgrounds
LEO broadband constellations
Satcom payload engineering
Advanced RF systems
Space and defence communications programmes
NTN / 5G non-terrestrial networks
High-throughput satellite systems
Environment
Fast-moving greenfield programme
Highly technical engineering culture
Hands-on individual contributor leadership
Startup-style pace with significant long-term scale
US-based with international collaboration
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