Senior Staff SATCOM Systems Engineer

Insight Global; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Senior Staff SATCOM Algorithm Engineer to lead system-level design for next‑gen satellite modem systems and waveforms. You will drive architecture, define requirements, and guide FPGA-based implementations from concept through testing.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in SATCOM, strong VHDL and MATLAB skills, and a proven track record in integrating complex subsystems within a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of Satellite Communications Systems Engineering or related experience.
• Experience with high-level architecture of communications systems.
• Algorithm development and digital signal processing for SATCOM
• Knowledge of FPGA-based modem implementations.
• Proficiency with MATLAB for simulation.
• Hands-on lab experience with hardware testing and measurements.
• Development of FPGA code with VHDL.
• Experience with DVB-S2/S2X or related waveforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and integrate ground-based satellite modem systems.
• Define high-level architecture and requirements.
• Support FPGA-based modem implementation and VHDL design.
• Implement satellite waveform signal processing algorithms.
• Lead integration of communications subsystems and test activities.

Skills

SATCOM systems

DSP algorithms

VHDL

MATLAB

FPGA design

DVB-S2/S2X

system architecture

lab measurements

leadership

communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

VHDL

MATLAB

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff SATCOM Algorithm Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and integration of next-generation satellite communication modem systems and signal processing solutions. This role focuses on defining system-level requirements, developing advanced SATCOM algorithms and waveforms, and guiding FPGA-based modem implementations from concept through integration and testing. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in satellite communications systems engineering, including signal processing, DVB‑S2X and related waveforms, and hands‑on experience with VHDL design and FPGA-based architectures. This individual will collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure seamless subsystem integration, leverage simulation tools such as MATLAB, and support high‑performance communications solutions across ground‑based SATCOM platforms. Strong leadership, technical communication, and the ability to drive complex system development in a lab‑based environment are essential for success in this role.

This is a permanent Monday-Friday onsite position, pay starting at $200K+. The ideal candidate is highly experienced SATCOM systems engineer with deep expertise in satellite communications algorithms, signal processing, and FPGA‑based modem development. They bring a proven track record of architecting and integrating next‑generation satellite communication systems, strong proficiency in VHDL and MATLAB, and the ability to lead complex technical initiatives while collaborating effectively across engineering teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, develop and integrate ground-based satellite modem systems, including:
• High level architecture and requirements definition
• Support FPGA-based modem implementation
• Includes VHDL design and implementation of satellite communications waveforms and related signal processing algorithms
• Support/lead integration of communications subsystems.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Wireless Communications, or related degree.
• 10+ years of Satellite Communications Systems Engineering or related experience.
• High level architecture of Communications systems
• Algorithm development and digital signal processing - satcom preferred for link budgeting
• Knowledge of FPGA based implementation (modems)
• Simulation tools like MATLAB
• Experience with lab measurement tools - need to follow design all the way through to testing hands on with hardware in the lab
• Development of FPGA code with VHDL
• Satcom or wireless waveform knowledge preferred (DVB-S2, DVB-S2X, or other 5G non terrestrial waveforms.)