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Communication Systems Engineer

Lexington, Massachusetts💼 Full-time💰 $121,100–$121,100🗓 2026-07-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and optimize defense systems for space defense and national security, specifically developing baseband communication link models and performance analysis for SATCOM systems.

Role type

Senior IC communication systems engineer (SATCOM)

Builds

Next-generation laser communication systems and defense communication infrastructure

Domain

National security / Space defense / Satellite Communications

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Digital modulation techniques, forward error correction coding, signal processing algorithm implementation, SATCOM system performance modeling, Matlab proficiency

Preferred skills

Python, hardware impairment modeling, advanced oral and written communications

Technologies

Matlab, Python

Responsibilities

Develop baseband communication link and channel models for SATCOM systems; Develop communication system performance analysis models for SATCOM systems; Process and analyze test data captured in hardware tests

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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