Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer 5

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer to join the Space and Launch Division in El Segundo, California.

The role involves designing and delivering next-generation payload architectures for space-based communications, with responsibilities spanning requirement development, trade studies, and verification across programs that may include national security missions.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret) and US citizenship.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field; non-US equivalents allowed.
• 5 years of related work experience; payload or RF systems experience preferred.
• Experience with payload design, analysis, development, and verification.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communications payloads.
• Support trade studies and generate proposals.
• Define and verify system requirements and interfaces.
• Perform system-level CONOPS development, analyses, and simulations.
• Oversee integration and validation of satellite payload units.
• Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software.

Skills

RF payload design

Matlab/Simulink

C++ programming

systems engineering

requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer 5

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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:
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• 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
• 5 years of related work experience
• 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:
• 14+ 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 degree with 14 or more years' experience, Master's degreee with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 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.