Space Systems Modeling & Analysis Engineer

Insight Global; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to model, design, and analyze end-to-end communications systems, including waveforms, ground/space hubs, and constellation resource scheduling. The role requires strong DSP fundamentals, Python or MATLAB, and experience with RF/communications analysis and trade studies.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate requirements into actionable architecture decisions, perform link-budget analyses, and present findings to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field is required.
• 2–5 years of engineering experience in satellite communications or MS&A.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for scientific computing and data analysis.
• Strong foundation in digital communications and DSP fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with modeling and simulation tools for RF and digital communications."
• Familiarity with space system design concepts, link budgets, and orbital visibility assessments.
• Experience conducting system-of-systems trade studies and technical evaluations.
• Proven ability to present complex technical results clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Model, design, and analyze end-to-end communications systems, including waveforms, terminals, and hubs.
• Apply DSP and digital communications principles (modulation, FEC, waveform families).
• Perform detailed link budgets accounting for distortion, interference, and threats.
• Conduct constellation-level trade studies and resource scheduling analyses.
• Translate constraints into actionable engineering trades and drive architecture decisions.
• Build and present visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Digital communications

DSP fundamentals

Data analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Git/GitLab

CI/CD

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to model, design, and analyze end-to-end communications systems, including waveforms, ground/space hubs, and constellation resource scheduling. The role requires strong DSP fundamentals, Python or MATLAB, and experience with RF/communications analysis and trade studies.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate requirements into actionable architecture decisions, perform link-budget analyses, and present findings to