Senior Systems Modeling Engineer, Beam Planning & Network Optimization
Core
Develop, own, and maintain algorithms and analytical models for beam planning, data routing, and network resource assignment for a large-scale satellite constellation.
Role type
Senior IC systems modeling engineer (network optimization)
Builds
Algorithms for beam-to-ground-cell allocation, optical inter-satellite link routing, gateway assignment, and resource scheduling for a 3000+ satellite constellation.
Domain
Satellite communications, network optimization, orbital mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
algorithm design for scheduling/routing/resource allocation, MATLAB, Python, computational complexity analysis, trade study formulation, version control
Preferred skills
master's degree, experience with large-scale combinatorial optimization
Technologies
MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Develop beam-to-ground-cell allocation algorithms; Design data routing algorithms for optical inter-satellite link mesh; Develop gateway-satellite assignment algorithms; Design handover algorithms; Develop time/frequency/power resource scheduling algorithms; Build and maintain validated algorithmic tools; Perform scaling and computational complexity analysis; Integrate network optimization models within the broader Integrated System Model; Perform trade studies quantifying network performance implications; Work with Network Software Organization to translate algorithmic designs into specifications; Collaborate with communications, power, thermal, and operations teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
