Systems Engineer 5 - DSP Algorithms Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer 5 - DSP Algorithms Engineer in El Segundo, CA to design and develop space-based DSP algorithms for satellite communications.

You will lead teams, collaborate with customers, and work on RF/digital systems across the lifecycle in a 100% onsite role. The role requires 5+ years in digital communications and 3+ years in systems engineering, with MATLAB/Simulink proficiency and FPGA/ASIC exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years DSP/Digital communications algorithm experience.
• 5+ years core digital communications and signal processing theory.
• 3+ years systems engineering experience.
• 1+ years FPGA/ASIC experience.
• 3+ years MATLAB/Simulink experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing RF and digital satellite communication systems.
• Developing and verifying multi-rate fixed-point signal processing algorithms.
• Performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Waveform development and characterization.
• Leading teams and guiding IR&D activities.
• Support integration and test from unit level to in-orbit operations.

Skills

DSP algorithms

Matlab/Simulink

Digital communications

Systems engineering

FPGA/ASIC

HDL-level design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

HDL design tools

Job description

Job Title

Systems Engineer 5 - DSP Algorithms Engineer

Duration

12 Months (possible extension)

Location

El Segundo, CA (100% Onsite)

Shift

1st Shift | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Summary

Client Defense, Space and Security is seeking DSP Algorithms Engineers (Lead or Senior) to join the Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems teams in El Segundo, CA! Boeing's Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems oversees the company's major commercial and government satellite and ground programs for communications, national defense, and other missions.

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.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.

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's 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.