System Engineer

PDS Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense in El Segundo, CA is seeking a DSP Algorithms Engineer to design and develop space-based communication systems for national security programs. You will lead a team and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and program management through the full system life cycle.

The role emphasizes digital signal processing, waveform development, FPGA/ASIC experience, MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, and strong systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with digital signal processing (DSP) and digital communications algorithms.
• 3+ years of Matlab or Simulink experience.
• 5+ years in core digital communications and signal processing theory.
• 3+ years of systems engineering experience (requirements, architecture, verification).
• 1+ years of FPGA or ASIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing next generation RF and digital satellite communications systems.
• Developing and verifying multi-rate, fixed-point signal processing algorithms.
• Conducting performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Performing waveform development and characterization.
• Performing trade studies.
• Supporting integration and test of payloads and spacecraft from unit level through in-orbit operations.
• Supporting HDL-level design and verification.
• Performing detailed system design and verification activities.
• Leading teams.
• Leading R&D activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

HDL design

Job description

Active DOD Secret Clearance Required

Pay Rate: $94 - $99/hr

Contract duration 1 year

Job Description:

As a DSP Algorithms Engineer, you will design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. You will actively drive a highly-motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems.

Project assignments typically span the unit life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite unit development and test. Candidates will belong to or lead a systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists.

Position Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing next generation RF and digital satellite communication systems


• Developing and verifying multi-rate, fixed-point signal processing algorithms


• Conducting performance analysis of signal processing models


• Performing waveform development and characterization


• Performing trade studies


• Supporting integration and test of our payloads and spacecraft from unit level through in-orbit operations


• Supporting HDL-level design and verification


• Performing detailed system design and verification activities


• Leading teams


• Leading IR&D activities

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.


• Experience in Digital signal processing (DSP) / Digital Communications algorithms and techniques (equalization, turbo/viterbi coding/decoding, channel estimation, filter design, resampling theory, etc.)?


• 3+ years of experience with Matlab or Simulink.


• 5+ years of experience in core digital communications and signal processing theory


• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering (requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design and trade design).


• 1+ years of experience working with FPGAs or ASICs.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, waveform generator, spectrum analyzer).


• Experience leading teams of engineers.


• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Education / Experience:

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.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.