Senior RF & Satellite Systems Engineer - Secret Clearance

The Structures Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company is seeking a Systems Engineer 5 in El Segundo, CA, to design and verify next generation RF and digital satellite communication systems. You will develop multi-rate, fixed-point DSP algorithms and perform performance analysis of signal processing models to support space payloads from unit to in-orbit operations.

Responsibilities include HDL-level design support for FPGA/ASIC implementations, waveform development, and extensive use of Matlab or Simulink for algorithm

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 5+ years of experience in core digital communications and signal processing theory.
• 3+ years of experience with Matlab or Simulink.
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering including requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design, and trade design.
• 1+ years of experience working with FPGAs or ASICs.
• Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscope, waveform generator, and spectrum analyzer.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops next generation RF and digital satellite communication systems.
• Develops and verifies multi-rate, fixed-point signal processing algorithms.
• Conducts performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Performs waveform development and characterization.
• Performs trade studies for system design and performance optimization.
• Supports integration and test of payloads and spacecraft from unit level through in-orbit operations.
• Supports HDL-level design and verification for FPGA or ASIC implementations.

Skills

Systems engineering

RF system design

Digital communications theory

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

FPGA/ASIC tools

Job description

The Structures Company is seeking a Systems Engineer 5 in El Segundo, CA, to design and verify next generation RF and digital satellite communication systems. You will develop multi-rate, fixed-point DSP algorithms and perform performance analysis of signal processing models to support space payloads from unit to in-orbit operations.

Responsibilities include HDL-level design support for FPGA/ASIC implementations, waveform development, and extensive use of Matlab or Simulink for algorithm