SATCOM Senior Systems Engineer (Modem)
Core
Senior technical authority for wideband anti-jam modem architecture, waveform integration, and system performance in defense communications.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (defense communications/modem)
Builds
Wideband protected SATCOM systems with integrated anti-jam capability
Domain
Defense / National Security / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, spread spectrum techniques (DSSS, frequency hopping), digital communications theory, link budget analysis, FPGA/SoC hardware implementation, DoD acquisition program leadership, technical briefings to senior government leadership
Preferred skills
WAM/AC2/A3M program experience, MILSATCOM protected waveforms, ECCM test methodologies, HDL (VHDL/Verilog) review
Technologies
FPGA, SoC, DSSS, frequency hopping, LPI/LPD waveforms
Responsibilities
Define and maintain system technical baseline including hardware architecture and waveform specs; Direct systems engineering execution across requirements, design, integration, and verification; Evaluate vendor technical positions during government design reviews; Lead link budget and jam-to-signal ratio analysis; Provide technical oversight of modem hardware implementation; Define system interface specifications for platform integration; Lead technical risk identification and mitigation; Serve as primary technical representative for government program offices; Mentor junior engineers and enforce engineering standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
