DSP Systems Engineer 4

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Technology Solutions, Inc. in El Segundo, CA seeks a Lead or Senior DSP Systems Engineer to design space-based communication systems for national security programs. You will join a motivated team working with domestic and international customers on satellite systems.

Responsibilities span from requirements definition to unit development and testing, including ASIC/FPGA verification and system-level trade studies. US citizenship and Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• This position requires ability to obtain a US Security Clearance; US citizenship is a condition of employment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering tech, physics, math, data science or CS is required.
• 1+ year of experience with signal processing or image processing.
• 5+ years of experience with electronic systems engineering.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in signal processing or algorithm development; Simulink, Python or C++ experience.
• Demonstrated involvement in group projects and trade studies; 9+ years of related experience (or higher with advanced degrees).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems.
• Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures.
• Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces for communication digital payloads.
• Develop performance and link budgets.
• Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Assist with conducting trade studies.
• Develop prototype demonstrations on flight-like testbeds.
• Support unit-level integration and simulations.
• Support ASIC and FPGA level design and verification.
• Support hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offs.

Skills

Signal processing

FPGA/ASIC

System engineering

Python

C++

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/CS/physics

Master's degree in signal processing or related

PhD in related field

Tools

Simulink

Python

C++

Matlab

Job description

Takes about 3 minutes. No account required.

Position

Overview

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Required.

100% onsite.

Company is seeking Lead or Senior DSP Systems Engineers to join the Space and Launch Engineering team in El Segundo, California, to design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security programs. You will be part of a highly-motivated team that works with domestic and international customers on the latest satellite systems. Project assignments typically span the unit life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite unit development and test. You will belong to a systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists.

Position Responsibilities

• Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems.
• Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures.
• Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces in the development of communication digital payloads.
• Develop performance and link budgets.
• Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Assist with conducting trade studies.
• Develop prototype demonstrations on flight-like communication subsystem testbeds.
• Support unit-level integration and performance simulations.
• Support ASIC and FPGA level system design and verification.
• Support hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offs.

12+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

Requirements

What you'll need

Required Skills:

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 1+ years of experience with signal processing or image processing.
• 5+ years of experience with electronic systems engineering.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in or similar degree in signal processing or algorithm development focus
• Development of algorithms for hardware implementation on ASICs or FPGAs
• Digital Signal Processing based classes, projects or work experience
• Simulink experience in work or school. Python, C++, or other languages acceptable
• Substantive involvement and/or leadership in group-oriented project work
• Verification planning and principles, while applying their theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems
• Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.