Systems Engineer 5

PDS Defense

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 158,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Career counseling

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer 5 to join the Space Communications Payload Systems Engineering Team. The role focuses on designing and delivering state-of-the-art satellite communications payloads for commercial, civil, or national security programs.

You will participate in concept studies, system definition, satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations, collaborating with domestic and international customers. A U.S.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field; US-equivalent acceptable
5 years of related work experience
Experience with communications subsystems or units

Responsibilities

Design and develop RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures
Support trade studies and generate proposals
Define and verify space communication unit, subsystem and system requirements and interfaces
Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition
Support system-level integration and validation
Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems including link analysis and reliability
Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements
Oversee design/build of satellite RF and digital payload units from internal teams and external suppliers
Perform design reviews and requirements sell-off
Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

U.S. Citizenship required

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Job description

Engineering

Job Description

Job ID#:

225373

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

Positions Available:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer 5, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID#225373

Pay Rates: $82.00 - $115.00/hr.

Job Description:

The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineering Team develops next-generation payload products and services in partnership with our commercial, government, and proprietary customers. Our team drives all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirement development, RF and digital payload design, test, verification, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer is part of a high-performing team that is immersed in highly complex development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. This position will work with a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems. This role's assignments typically span the complete program life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition to satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and test.

Position Responsibilities:

Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency), digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures
Support trade studies and generate proposals
Define and verify space communication unit, subsystem and system requirements and interfaces
Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition
Support system-level integration and validation
Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including link analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance
Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements
Oversee the design and build of satellite RF and digital payload units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces
Perform design reviews and requirements sell-off
Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification

Required Skills:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
5 years of related work experience
Experience or an academic background with communications subsystems or units
Experience or an academic background with payload design, analysis, development, and/or verification

Preferred Skills:

14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working on satellite or space-based payloads
Experience with satellite or terrestrial RF and digital communications systems and antenna theory
Experience with requirements definition and verification
Experience with RF analyses such as G/T, EIRP, gain-loss
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and C+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:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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

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