Senior Communication Architect and Engineer
Core
Design, develop, model, simulate, test, and analyze communications systems, subsystems, and electronic signals for satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems to support defense, intelligence, and civil missions.
Role type
Senior IC communications systems engineer (space systems)
Builds
Trade studies, analyses, simulations, and prototypes for commercial pLEO/MEO satellite systems, hybrid military/commercial networks, and secure C2 systems.
Domain
Aerospace, satellite communications, RF, spectrum policy
Required skills
communications systems engineering, signal processing, network architecture design, modulation schema, signal coding, digital and wireless radio technology, large-scale technical coordination, mentoring
Preferred skills
PhD in Engineering/Physics, 12+ years experience, multi-disciplinary systems engineering, program management
Technologies
RF communications, commercial LEO/MEO satellite systems, next-generation cellular, hybrid military/commercial systems, secure military networks
Responsibilities
Lead long-range technical studies on space-based communication systems; proactively identify emerging SATCOM problems and deliver novel solutions; lead development and demonstration of working prototypes; advise management and government customers on technical direction; represent the department at technical meetings; lead cross-organizational teams; mentor less experienced staff; document work in briefings and technical reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
