Teams at Fortastra

Own end-to-end RF communications design for spacecraft TT&C and crosslinks. Responsibilities include RF architecture, link-budget analysis, radio selection or design, antenna integration, protocol implementation, requirements development, waveform and FPGA collaboration, and RF testing. The role supports resilient communications and electronic warfare capabilities in contested environments and requires close collaboration across mechanical, digital, software, and systems engineering teams.

Design and integrate mechanical hardware for spacecraft batteries, solar arrays, and related power subsystems. Own CAD models, packaging, mounting, deployment interfaces, thermal and structural considerations, connector placement, and harness routing. Create drawings, BOMs, and controlled documentation while collaborating with power, avionics, thermal, structures, manufacturing, and integration teams. Support installation, fit checks, testing, and resolution of mechanical integration issues.

Develop and integrate end-to-end flight software for autonomous spacecraft, including mission operations tools, telemetry and command services, embedded vehicle software, and visualization systems. Collaborate with avionics, GNC, propulsion, and systems teams on interfaces and data models. Contribute to CI/CD, simulation, software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, environmental testing, and flight-readiness activities.