Senior Wireless Communications Systems Engineer

E-Space; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and total compensation package

Opportunities for professional growth

Health and wellness care options

Paid holidays and paid time off

Financial solutions and optional legal services

Job summary

A pioneering satellite communication company in Arlington, TX, seeks a Senior Wireless Communications Systems Engineer. The role involves modeling and simulating satellite communication systems and requires over 10 years of experience in wireless communications, along with expertise in MATLAB or Simulink. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications. Benefits include competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and health care options. Currently, remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in communication theory, DSP, and wireless communications.
• Experience designing and developing physical layer modems for satellite or LEO networks.
• Proficiency with FEC design, modulation and demodulation, synchronization, and channel estimation.
• Proficiency with FEC design, modulation and demodulation, synchronization, and channel estimation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with C/C++, Python, or VHDL/Verilog is preferred.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Model and simulate physical layer communication systems for LEO satellite networks.
• Develop and implement mathematical models of modulation, coding, synchronization, and channel estimation.
• Use simulation tools to evaluate and optimize system performance under various conditions.
• Analyze physical layer impairments, suggest mitigation techniques, and perform link budget, throughput, latency, and error rate analysis.
• Design architecture and algorithms for physical layer modems, develop prototypes, and conduct lab tests to validate performance.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to integrate the modem into the payload and support system integration and field trials.
• Document design processes, simulation results, performance evaluations, and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Communication theory

Modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink)

Wireless communications

Problem-solving skills

Analytical and communication skills

VHDL/Verilog

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

C/C++

Python

VHDL/Verilog

SDR platforms

Job description

Senior Wireless Communications Systems Engineer

Join E-Space as a Senior Wireless Communications Systems Engineer. E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper‑scaled IoT deployments via a low Earth orbit satellite constellation.

Responsibilities

• Model and simulate physical layer communication systems for LEO satellite networks.
• Develop and implement mathematical models of modulation, coding, synchronization, and channel estimation.
• Use simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, etc.) to evaluate and optimize system performance under various conditions.
• Analyze physical layer impairments, suggest mitigation techniques, and perform link budget, throughput, latency, and error rate analysis.
• Design architecture and algorithms for physical layer modems, develop prototypes, and conduct lab tests to validate performance.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to integrate the modem into the payload and support system integration and field trials.
• Document design processes, simulation results, performance evaluations, and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and provide constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in communication theory, DSP, and wireless communications.
• Strong background in modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB or Simulink.
• Experience designing and developing physical layer modems for satellite or LEO networks.
• Proficiency with FEC design, modulation and demodulation, synchronization, and channel estimation.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with C/C++, Python, or VHDL/Verilog is preferred.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field is a plus.

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of 3GPP standards, preferably 5GNR.
• Experience with modern coding techniques such as LDPC, Turbo Codes, or Polar Codes.
• Experience with hardware implementation and testing of communication systems.
• Familiarity with software‑defined radio (SDR) platforms and tools.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, or VHDL/Verilog.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and total compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Health and wellness care options.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Financial solutions and optional legal services (US only).

Location

Arlington, TX. Remote work is not currently available; employment sponsorship is not provided for candidates without work authorization for this location.