Senior Antenna Design Systems Engineer

Globalstar Inc. Updated; Milpitas, San Diego (CA, CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading satellite communications company is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to focus on Low Earth Orbit satellite systems. This role requires over 10 years of SATCOM systems engineering experience and will involve defining NTN RAN requirements, link budget studies, and collaboration with multiple partners. The candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered for achieving work-life balance and health care needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of recent hands-on experience with Wireless SATCOM Systems Engineering.
• Experience implementing 3GPP NR NB-IoT L1, L2 standards.
• Experience with writing technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define NTN RAN requirements for a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation.
• Support link budget studies.
• Interact with multiple developer partners and contractors.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to meet multiple deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (bonus)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $165,000 USD to $180,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What you will be doing at Globalstar

As a Senior Staff Systems Engineer, you will be working on the next generation of Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) Satellite and Ground Network systems utilizing 5G. This will include supporting satellite gateway RAN system design, 3GPP vendor evaluation, selection, development and testing, and will influence product definition. You will be an individual contributor and have recent and direct hands‑on experience with SATCOM and Ground network systems.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Define NTN RAN requirements for a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation
• Support link budget studies
• Support air interface capacity studies, system, and UE level
• Interact with multiple developer partners and contractors
• Define required bearer services
• Interact with product management to define the above services

What you will bring to Globalstar

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering degree
• 10+ years of recent and direct hands‑on experience with Wireless SATCOM Systems Engineering
• 10+ years of experience with LEO or GEO SATCOM, Ground, and Network systems
• Experience implementing 3GPP NR NB‑IoT L1, L2 standards
• Experience with writing technical requirements
• Experience with wireless SATCOM product development

It’s a bonus if you have

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering degree
• Familiarity with 3GPP Standards (documents and process and release roadmap)
• Understanding of upper layer wireless data services

What we offer

• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
• Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
• Excellent organizational skills with attention‑to‑detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with NetSuite
• Strong problem‑solving skills, especially under time constraints
• Ability to identify and seek needed information

Physical Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
• Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
• Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

Marginal Functions

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

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