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Communication Systems Laboratory Engineering Specialist

El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $129,000–$129,000🗓 2026-04-14 → 2026-07-31

Core

Design, evaluate, and model 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 communication systems engineering specialist (RF/satellite/DSP)

Builds

Communication waveforms, digital signal processing algorithms, and hardware prototypes for satellite communications, SIGINT, and electronic warfare.

Domain

Defense, space systems, RF engineering, digital signal processing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

RF satellite communication systems design, digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development, physical layer modeling & simulation, software defined radios, MATLAB/Python/C++, modulation/coding/synchronization theory, system integration and test data analysis

Preferred skills

Anti-jam waveform modeling, spread spectrum/beamforming/array processing, 5G/6G/IoT technologies, machine learning theory, US government protected communications programs

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, C/C++, software defined radios, RF hardware

Responsibilities

Execute projects in physical layer modeling and communication waveform design; develop DSP algorithms; evaluate programs of record in satellite comms, SIGINT, and EW; prototype and test hardware; analyze system integration data; translate concepts into technical plans; communicate results in reports and presentations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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