Space DSP Systems Engineer — Satellite Payloads & RF

PDS Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior DSP Systems Engineer to design and develop RF and digital satellite communications subsystems for space programs. You will contribute to the full system life cycle, from concept through unit development and test, coordinating with customers, suppliers, and program management.

The role requires strong background in signal processing, working with hardware in ASIC/FPGA contexts, and collaboration on system-level trades. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science or CS.
• 6+ years of experience with signal or image processing.
• 10+ years of experience with electronic systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop next generation RF, and digital satellite communication systems.
• Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures.
• Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces in the development of communication digital payloads.
• Develop performance and link budgets.
• Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Execute payload subsystem trade studies to improve performance cost and/or schedule.
• Develop prototype demonstrations on communication subsystem testbeds.
• Plan unit-level integration and performance simulations.
• Support ASIC and FPGA level system design and verification.
• Support hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offs.

Skills

Signal processing

Image processing

Simulink

Python

C++

Leadership in teams

Verification planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Master’s degree in signal processing or similar

Tools

Simulink

C++

Job description

PDS Defense in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior DSP Systems Engineer to design and develop RF and digital satellite communications subsystems for space programs. You will contribute to the full system life cycle, from concept through unit development and test, coordinating with customers, suppliers, and program management.

The role requires strong background in signal processing, working with hardware in ASIC/FPGA contexts, and collaboration on system-level trades. U.S.