Sr. Systems Engineer - Communication Waveform Development

Pacific Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative defense firm is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their elite team. You will work on cutting-edge RF systems for the U.S. Department of Defense, focusing on advanced multi-function communications waveforms. This role offers the chance to architect and develop anti-jam communication systems, utilizing state-of-the-art hardware like FPGAs and SoCs. With a commitment to teamwork and a positive work environment, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a non-traditional defense setting, where your technical skills and personal character will be equally valued. Join a company that encourages you to break barriers and make a significant impact in the defense industry.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

401K Match

100% Medical Coverage for Employees

75% Medical Coverage for Dependents

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in EE, CS or relevant discipline; MS preferred.
• Must have current SECRET security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of enterprise-wide common waveform architecture solutions.
• Lead a multi-functional agile-based development team.
• Manage project deliverables meeting cost/schedule objectives.

Skills

Technical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Embedded Systems

Anti-jam Communication Systems

Waveform Porting

C/C++ Programming

Python Programming

VHDL/Verilog

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FPGA

SoCs

GPUs

ARM

Xilinx MPSoC

Job description

** Due to the classified nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidate must meet the eligibility to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance. **

Location: Sunnyvale, CA, Mukilteo, WA, El Segundo, CA, Nashua, NH, Ft. Wayne, IN

Pacific Defense, a small fast-growing company that develops and provides advanced multi-function RF systems for the U.S. Department of Defense, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to work in our Communications Waveform Development engineering team. As a member of the Pacific Defense group of companies, our growth is accelerating. Pacific Defense designs and builds advanced, military standards-based, modular open systems architecture (MOSA) systems. These systems conform to the Army's C4ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) and the Air Force's Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Standard. These CMOSS/SOSA systems are used for multi-mission electronic warfare, tactical communications, signals intelligence, cyber-EW, high performance computing and often simultaneous operation of these capabilities.

In concert with the company focus, Pacific Defense is a non-traditional defense company where personal character and the ability to mesh with existing teams to contribute to the positive work environment weighs equally with technical skills.

Who are we looking for (are you this person)?

Are you a talented and enthusiastic Senior Systems Engineer with outstanding technical, organizational and communication skills? Will you thrive in our small, elite team? Our high-performance computing systems are used for a variety of applications such as signals intelligence, secure/covert digital communications, threat detection, RF jammers, radio direction finding. To build these systems, we utilize state of the art hardware components including the latest FPGAs, SoCs, GPUs, and advanced software and firmware techniques that allow intuitive command and control of systems as well as data collection and processing. With such a wide variety of domains, career stagnation would not be a problem. You will be encouraged to work outside of the typical barriers of larger traditional defense companies. We do things differently. You would own Embedded Systems Waveform products and systems. This includes architecting, designing, and developing anti-jam communication systems with an expectation of driving the development of enterprise-wide common waveform architecture solutions. Pacific Defense is developing a comprehensive portfolio of embedded communications waveforms that are hosted on 3U VPX modules permitting our customers to pick and choose a wide variety of capabilities to tailor the capability to the mission. Teamwork is paramount at Pacific Defense. Can you bring your talents and character to help complement the trajectory of the company and influence new paths?

Domain Expertise Desired

Waveform Expertise/Familiarity:

• SINCAGRS
• VULOS ATC
• MUOS
• SATURN
• HAVEQUICK I/II
• P25
• LINK-16
• BE-CDL
• TSM
• WREN-TSM
• KATANA
• WREN-NB

Analog realm:

• IP2/IP3 points
• Dynamic Range
• Receiver Conversion Gain and Sensitivity
• Automatic Gain Control Algorithms
• ADCs and DACs
• Phase Noise / Clock Jitter
• Noise Figure

Digital realm:

• Modulation Formats
• Decimation Filters
• Red/Black Architectures
• Experience with the NSA certification process
• Experience with Waveform porting
• Ability to understand languages such as C, C++, Python, VHDL/Verilog
• Experience with ARM and Xilinx MPSoC

Responsibilities:

• Drive the development of enterprise-wide common waveform architecture solutions.
• Decompose the system architecture into consumable tasks for engineering teams.
• Work with embedded software, applications software, FPGA, and hardware teams daily to solve difficult engineering challenges.
• Lead a multi-functional agile-based development team.
• Cost and Schedule generation.
• Interface with suppliers to provide best value technical solutions.
• Write test plans/procedures.
• Work with limited supervision.
• Manage project deliverables meeting cost/schedule objectives.

Education

Minimum requirement: BS in EE, CS, or relevant discipline. MS in EE, CS, or a relevant discipline preferred. Current SECRET security clearance or ability to get one (TS highly valued).

Pacific Defense provides competitive salaries and immediately vested 401K match. We provide 100% coverage options for the employee, and 75% coverage for dependents’ medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, as well as a flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses. We offer paid time off and federal holidays to spend time with family, pursue outside interests, or just get some extra rest.

Pacific Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.