Principal Systems Engineer

Kymeta • Redmond, WA

19d • $150,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Kymeta revolutionizes satellite communications through Intelligent Communications Platforms (ICPs). Our electronically steered flat panel antennas enable seamless communications on-the-move. Kymeta solutions serve government, military, maritime, transport, and public safety clients worldwide, providing uninterrupted connectivity and spatial intelligence anywhere, anytime. With over 150 patents, Kymeta is shaping the future of global communications. For more information, visit kymetacorp.com What We Need The SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Systems Engineering will collaborate with exceptionally skilled teams of multi-disciplined engineers to develop the next generation of satellite-based mobile communications. This role will engage with RF Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical & Firmware Engineering, Materials & Reliability Engineering, Program Management, Product Management, and executive leadership to define, develop, test, and align Systems Engineering with product family objectives . There will be primary interaction with Military Prime contractors for technology innovation and integration. As a technology leader, you will direct technical aspects of assigned programs and join executive strategy sessions.

Requirements

• 10+ years in RF or SATCOM system design, integration, and test, preferably in the defense or aerospace sector.
• Expertise in RF measurement and analysis, antenna systems, waveform optimization, and RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer , VNA, signal generator).
• Proficiency with modelling and simulation and programming tools (Python, MATLAB, STK, SystemVue ).
• Strong communicator and systems thinker capable of leading technical direction and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Eligibility for Top Secret clearance .

Nice To Haves

• 10 + years of technical experience
• Previous clearance of secret or higher
• Understanding digital or analog beamforming and communications systems.
• Previous experience in highly complex system integration and test activities.
• Previous experience with one of the following wireless standards and networks: LTE, 5G, or Sat Comm communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Ability to set direction for team solving complex issues on critical systems-related approaches, requirements, specifications, and design.
• Coordinates engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the platform .
• Develop new concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Align cross-functional teams on Systems Engineering Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Cost & Supply Chain.
• Guide engineering teams on system-level design specifications, analysis, and trade-offs, including defining hardware and software requirements, features, and integration tests.
• Establish, foster, and mature Research and Development (R&D) partnerships with academia, commercial industry, and government agencies in respective areas of expertise and support cross-collaboration with the other areas.
• Support engineering team readiness and execution during test phases and lead anomaly resolution teams.
• Responsible for the framework to support technical root cause investigations and corrective action plans.
• Accelerate design, development, and deployment speed through engineering development process improvements.

Benefits

• Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Vision & Dental
• Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees