Communication Systems Engineer – Member of the Technical Staff/Senior Member of the Technical Staff
Core
Design, model, simulate, and evaluate communication systems, signals, and digital signal processing algorithms for defense, intelligence, and civil space programs.
Role type
Senior IC communication systems engineer (signal processing & waveform design)
Builds
Communication waveforms, navigation/timing signals, link budgets, and hardware prototypes for satellite, SIGINT, and EW systems
Domain
Defense & Intelligence / Space Systems / Digital Signal Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical layer modeling & simulation, Communication waveform design, Position/navigation/timing signal design, Link budget analysis, Digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development, Hardware prototyping & testing, Requirements definition, Technical reporting
Preferred skills
RF satellite communication systems design, Anti-jam waveform modeling, Software-defined radios (SDRs), Machine learning theory & tools, US government program knowledge (protected comms, SIGINT, EW)
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, C/C++, SDRs
Responsibilities
Solve technical problems in communication, counter-communication, and digital signal processing; Develop and evaluate program requirements and verification processes; Translate concepts into technical plans; Communicate results in reports and presentations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical authority
