Communication Systems Engineer Modeling & Simulation II (copy)

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Benefits package

Job summary

CesiumAstro, Inc. in Westminster, Colorado seeks a Communications Systems Engineer Modeling & Simulation II to design, develop, integrate and test communications systems across products.

You will apply systems engineering to improve performance and support the lifecycle of multiple platforms. You will work with systems, software, RF, electrical, mechanical, integration and test teams to advance architecture, verification and production readiness, from concept through integrated verification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2–5 years of related experience or Master's with 0–3 years in communications systems engineering.
• Working knowledge of communications systems, system architecture, requirements development, and interface management.
• Experience with systems modeling, link analysis, performance evaluation, and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop communications system architectures, interfaces, subsystems, and performance models.
• Perform system modeling, link analysis, performance evaluation, trade studies, and simulation.
• Review requirements, specifications, and documentation supporting system implementation.
• Contribute to a digital modelling and simulation ecosystem for architecture trade studies and new business efforts.
• Identify workflow automation opportunities to streamline modeling processes and enable reuse.
• Perform verification, validation, testing, simulation, integration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Analyze results to identify trends and recommend solutions; support root cause investigations and engineering changes.
• Collaborate across systems, software, RF, electrical, mechanical, integration and test, quality, and program teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Modeling & simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Requirements management

DOORS/Jira/Confluence

RF fundamentals

Networking concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer engineering

Master's degree in related field (optional)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

STK

Python

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We are looking to add a Communication Systems Engineer Modeling & Simulation II to join our team. In this position, you will assist with the design, development, integration, and testing of communications systems supporting products and platforms. This role applies systems engineering principles to develop communications system solutions, improve system performance, and resolve routine communications systems challenges throughout the product lifecycle.

Working cross-functionally with systems, software, RF, electrical, mechanical, integration and test, quality, and program teams, this role supports communications systems engineering efforts from concept development through integration, verification, and production.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the design and development of communications system architectures, interfaces, subsystems, and performance models.
• Perform system modeling, link analysis, performance evaluation, trade studies, simulation, and system integration activities.
• Review system requirements, interface specifications, architecture documentation, analytical results, and technical documentation supporting system implementation.
• Leverage and contribute to a digital modelling and simulation ecosystem of tools to model communication system architecture in the support of architetcure trade studies, new business efforts, and requirement development
• Identify workflow automation opportunities to establish streamlined, repeatable modeling and simulation processes and enable efficient reuse of established modeling and simulation techniques
• Perform verification, validation, testing, simulation, integration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Analyze simulation results, system performance data, test results, and engineering observations to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Support root cause investigations, engineering changes, system improvements, defect resolution, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with systems, software, RF, electrical, mechanical, integration and test, quality, and program teams throughout product development.
• Prepare technical documentation, interface control documentation, verification reports, engineering reports, and engineering change documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, technical investigations, customer support activities, system integration, and verification activities.
• Review communications systems engineering methods, modeling practices, requirements management processes, and development activities to identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply engineering standards, company procedures, customer requirements, and systems engineering best practices throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen system performance, requirements quality, modeling accuracy, and engineering effectiveness.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer engineering, or a related engineering field with 2-5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 0-3 years of related experience in communications systems engineering, system architecture, RF systems, systems integration, or a related engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of communications systems, systems engineering principles, system architecture, requirements development, and interface management.
• Experience with systems modeling, link analysis, performance evaluation, simulation tools, and engineering analysis methods.
• Understanding of digital communications, RF fundamentals, networking concepts, signal processing, interface development, and system integration.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes, verification methodologies, engineering documentation, technical standards, and requirements management.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation, product development, configuration management, and multidisciplinary engineering collaboration.
• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Engineering analysis and modeling tools, e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, STK, Python, or equivalent applications.
• Engineering documentation, requirements management, and collaboration tools, e.g. DOORS, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent applications.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.