Communication Systems Laboratory Engineering Specialist
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