Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer 4

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc.; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

HSA

401(k) + Roth

6 paid holidays

Referral bonus

Job summary

CTS Technology Solutions, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer to join the Payload Systems Engineering team. The role involves designing next-generation satellite communications systems and participating in the full program life cycle.

Candidates must be able to obtain a US security clearance and be a US citizen. Relevant experience with RF, payload design, and MATLAB/Simulink is valued; the position offers work on national security programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field; US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience with communications subsystems or payload design, analysis, development or verification.
• Experience with satellite or space-based payloads and RF/digital systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures.
• Support trade studies and generate proposals.
• Define and verify system requirements and interfaces.
• Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition.
• Support system-level integration and validation.
• Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms.
• Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements.
• Oversee the design and build of satellite RF and digital payload units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces.
• Perform design reviews and requirements sell-off.
• Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Payload design

RF/communications subsystems

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer 4

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Position

Overview

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Required.

Company Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, seeks a Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer to join the Payload Systems Engineering team in El Segundo, California.

The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineering Team develops next-generation payload products and services in partnership with our commercial, government, and proprietary customers. Our team drives all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirement development, RF and digital payload design, test, verification, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer is part of a high-performing team that is immersed in highly complex development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. This position will work with a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems. This role’s assignments typically span the complete program life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and test.

Position Responsibilities

• Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency), digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures
• Support trade studies and generate proposals
• Define and verify space communication unit, subsystem and system requirements and interfaces
• Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition
• Support system-level integration and validation
• Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including: link analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance
• Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
• Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements
• Oversee the design and build of satellite RF and digital payload units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces
• Perform design reviews and requirements sell-off
• Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification

6+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

Requirements

What you'll need

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Experience or an academic background with communications subsystems or units
• Experience or an academic background with payload design, analysis, development, and/or verification

Preferred Skills:

• 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working on satellite or space-based payloads
• Experience with satellite or terrestrial RF and digital communications systems and antenna theory
• Experience with requirements definition and verification
• Experience with RF analyses such as G/T, EIRP, gain-loss
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C++

Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

What CTS provides on eligible assignments

• 3 medical plans
• Dental & vision
• HSA access
• 401(k) + Roth
• 6 paid holidays
• +40 hrs every 2,000 hours
• Direct deposit
• Referral bonus

Benefits and eligibility vary based on assignment,work location, employment classification and plan requirements.

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