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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Wireless Communications Engineer to join the team! The Wireless Communications Engineer will: Serve as a RF Communications Systems Engineer for the Communication and Tracking Sub-System Analysis Team for ISS, Orion, Moon Base and Exploration Programs, a critical integration effort of the NASA Program which will return to the Moon Review Link and network layer protocols implemented on communication systems based on CCSDS recommendations Determine the performance of Radio Frequency (RF) communication links and create link budgets using analytical methods, analysis and simulations Actively participate and contribute to Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings Perform RF interference & compatibility analysis, Power Flux Density analysis, Spectral analysis for space-based communication systems using Matlab, Simulink and Excel Review Radio Frequency communication subsystem level Interface Requirements Documents (IRD), Verification Requirements (VRs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and component level requirements (Transponders, Transceivers, baseband processors) Assist and support NASA RF communication sub system manager with reviews, meetings and be the technical Point of Contact Represent JSC and interface with other NASA centers, federal agencies and commercial partners Other duties as required Requisition Qualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor s degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master s or higher degree and normally possess 15 years of related experience. A BS or a MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school On location position - situational telework only Must have completed college level RF Communications coursework such as Digital communications, DSP, Microwave, satellite communications, Estimation and Detection theory, etc. Strong analytical skills in RF communications Strong knowledge of communication systems such as digital modulation, demodulation, encoding/decoding, spread spectrum signals, signal detection, data formatting and packetizing Excellent communication and organizational skills along with the ability to work in a team environment Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident (3 years) and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation Requisition Preferences: Experience with Spectrum (frequency) management including NTIA spectrum approval process, review of spectrum requests, spectrum sharing and interference analysis Experience with NASA processes Knowledge in antennas, RF propagation and network layer protocols Familiar with CCSDS communication standards Knowledge of Pseudo noise (PN) Ranging, forward error correction such as LDPC, radiometric (range and range rate) calculations, Orbital Dynamics Programming languages such as C/C and Python Compensation: Salary starts at $142,100. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate s experience, skills, and qualifications. Why Join Our Team? In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave: Excellent personal and professional career growth 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch) Much, much more! For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised. Essential Functions Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task. Physical Requirements Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time). Equipment and Machines Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.). Attendance Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements. Other Essential Functions Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. #JETS #JETSII Compensation Details: ESS The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 10/21/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .

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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Wireless Communications Engineer to join the team!
Review Link and network layer protocols implemented on communication systems based on CCSDS recommendations
Determine the performance of Radio Frequency (RF) communication links and create link budgets using analytical methods, analysis and simulations
Actively participate and contribute to Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings
Perform RF interference & compatibility analysis, Power Flux Density analysis, Spectral analysis for space-based communication systems using Matlab, Simulink and Excel
Assist and support NASA RF communication sub system manager with reviews, meetings and be the technical Point of Contact
Represent JSC and interface with other NASA centers, federal agencies and commercial partners
Other duties as required
Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor s degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master s or higher degree and normally possess 15 years of related experience.
A BS or a MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school
On location position - situational telework only
Must have completed college level RF Communications coursework such as Digital communications, DSP, Microwave, satellite communications, Estimation and Detection theory, etc.
Strong analytical skills in RF communications
Strong knowledge of communication systems such as digital modulation, demodulation, encoding/decoding, spread spectrum signals, signal detection, data formatting and packetizing
Excellent communication and organizational skills along with the ability to work in a team environment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident (3 years) and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
Experience with Spectrum (frequency) management including NTIA spectrum approval process, review of spectrum requests, spectrum sharing and interference analysis
Experience with NASA processes
Knowledge in antennas, RF propagation and network layer protocols
Familiar with CCSDS communication standards
Knowledge of Pseudo noise (PN) Ranging, forward error correction such as LDPC, radiometric (range and range rate) calculations, Orbital Dynamics
Programming languages such as C/C and Python
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