Systems Engineer 5

Adecco Group; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in El Segundo, CA seeks a Systems Engineer 5 to design and develop space-based communications systems. You will lead a team of engineers across RF and digital signal processing and work with customers and suppliers through the lifecycle of satellite programs.

The role requires a BS in engineering or related field, 5+ years in digital communications, 3+ years in systems engineering, and FPGA/ASIC experience, with hands-on lab skills and HDL design involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field.
• Experience with DSP and communications algorithms.
• 3+ years Matlab or Simulink.
• 5+ years digital communications and signal processing theory.
• 3+ years systems engineering experience.
• 1+ years FPGA/ASIC experience.
• Experience with lab equipment preferred.
• Team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design RF and digital satellite communication systems.
• Develop multi-rate fixed-point DSP algorithms.
• Perform performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Lead teams of engineers.
• Support integration and test of payloads.
• Coordinate HDL-level design and verification.
• Engage with customers and suppliers.

Skills

DSP algorithms

Digital communications

Matlab/Simulink

Systems engineering

FPGA/ASIC

Team leadership

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Waveform generator

Job description

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Job Description

Job ID#:

219208

Job Category:

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer 5, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID#219208

Pay Rate: $114 - $119/hr

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.

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

Education / Experience:

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

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).

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers