Senior Communications Systems Engineer - Senior Engineering Specialist
Core
Design and evaluate communication systems, signals, and signal processing algorithms for satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems to support US Government military and national programs.
Role type
Senior IC communications systems engineer (satellite/signal processing)
Builds
Communication waveforms, position/navigation/timing signals, link budgets, and digital signal processing algorithms for defense and intelligence missions
Domain
Aerospace, defense, satellite communications, electronic warfare, signal intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
RF satellite communication systems design, digital signal processing (DSP), physical layer modeling & simulation, communication waveform design, link budget analysis, MATLAB/Python/C++, technical leadership
Preferred skills
Anti-jam waveform modeling, spread spectrum, beamforming, array processing, 5G/6G/IoT technologies, machine learning theory
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, C/C++, RF systems, satellite comms, SIGINT, EW
Responsibilities
Execute projects in physical layer modeling and simulation; design and analyze communication waveforms and PNT signals; evaluate program requirements and interfaces; develop DSP algorithms; translate concepts into technical plans; communicate results in reports and presentations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with demonstrated leadership
