Systems Engineer - Digital Signal Processing (Lead or Senior)
Core
Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security programs.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (digital signal processing)
Builds
Space-based communication systems and satellite units
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
digital signal processing, electronic systems engineering, requirement allocation, link budget analysis, performance analysis, trade studies, ASIC/FPGA system design, hardware procurement support
Preferred skills
algorithm development for hardware implementation, Simulink, Python, C++, verification planning, leadership in group projects
Technologies
RF, digital, optical, Simulink, Python, C++, ASIC, FPGA
Responsibilities
Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems; Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures; Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces in the development of communication digital payloads; Develop performance and link budgets; Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models; Assist with conducting trade studies; Develop prototype demonstrations on flight-like communication subsystem testbeds; Support unit-level integration and performance simulations; Support ASIC and FPGA level system design and verification; Support hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC