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Principal Communication Systems Engineer II

EVONA

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking company specializing in space technology. As a Principal Communication Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative communication systems for satellites and other airborne platforms. This position requires a strong foundation in system engineering and the ability to lead technical discussions with external customers. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the successful execution of complex programs while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you're passionate about space technology and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience in space-based communication payloads.
  • Strong background in system engineering and technical communication.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate customer needs to define requirements and ensure compatibility.
  • Collaborate with management for project scheduling and coordination.
  • Identify and resolve issues that may impede engineering progress.

Skills

System Engineering
Technical Communication
Risk Assessment
Requirements Management
Antenna and RF Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOORS
Jama

Job description

This range is provided by EVONA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Principal Communication Systems Engineer

  • Our exciting Space client are a Developer of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system engineering, experience in space technology, and the ability to be the technical point of contact for their communication programs.
  • In this position, you will help develop space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, high-level software and hardware system architecture design, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk assessment. You will coordinate activities across multidiscipline engineering teams, raise issues at the program level, and help drive complex programs to success.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces.
  • Collaborate with the program management team to support project scheduling and coordination.
  • Partner with program management to be the primary outward-facing team with external customers for technical baseline discussions.
  • Act as the liaison between program management, engineering, and manufacturing ensuring effective and organized communications.
  • Participate in the development of system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability.
  • Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Identify and resolve issues that may impede the progress of engineering teams.
  • Foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement within our programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • A minimum of 9 years of experience with emphasis on space-based communication payloads.
  • Practical experience with antenna and RF systems.
  • Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system.
  • Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
  • Proficiency with a requirements management tool such as DOORS or Jama.
  • Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Other

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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