Systems Engineer 4

The Structures Company•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Model, design, and analyze end-to-end communications systems including waveforms, terminal networks, and ground/space hubs using purpose-built simulation tools. Apply Digital Signal Processing and digital communications principles including modulations, Forward Error Correction, and standard waveform families for MILSATCOM and commercial systems. Perform detailed link budget and closure analyses accounting for nonlinear distortion, adjacent-channel/self-interference, intentional jamming, and advanced threat environments. Conduct constellation-level trade studies and performance analyses across multi-vehicle space architectures. Optimize dynamic allocation and scheduling of constellation resources including time, RF bandwidth, transmit power, and onboard data storage. Translate multi-subsystem constraints into actionable engineering trades and optimization models. Review, validate, and document simulation models and analytical codebases. Maintain version control and collaborative development workflows using modern configuration management tools such as Git or GitLab. Build high-impact visualizations including interactive dashboards, dynamic data graphics, and mission concept videos. Present simulation findings and technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders to inform critical program decisions.

Requirements

Active Top Secret Security Clearance required to start.
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
2–5 years of relevant engineering experience in satellite communications, constellation design, systems engineering, or modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for scientific computing and data analysis.
Strong foundation in digital communications and digital signal processing fundamentals.
Hands-on experience using modeling and simulation tools for RF and digital communications analysis.
Familiarity with space system design concepts including link budgets, coverage analysis, beam pattern synthesis, and orbital visibility assessments.
Demonstrated experience conducting system-of-systems trade studies and technical evaluations.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in both Python and MATLAB
Experience with US Government satellite communications
Constellation-level resource scheduling
Custom MS&A simulation engines
Git/GitLab CI/CD workflows
Technical visualization for space missions

Responsibilities

Model, design, and analyze end-to-end communications systems including waveforms, terminal networks, and ground/space hubs using purpose-built simulation tools.
Apply Digital Signal Processing and digital communications principles including modulations, Forward Error Correction, and standard waveform families for MILSATCOM and commercial systems.
Perform detailed link budget and closure analyses accounting for nonlinear distortion, adjacent-channel/self-interference, intentional jamming, and advanced threat environments.
Conduct constellation-level trade studies and performance analyses across multi-vehicle space architectures.
Optimize dynamic allocation and scheduling of constellation resources including time, RF bandwidth, transmit power, and onboard data storage.
Translate multi-subsystem constraints into actionable engineering trades and optimization models.
Review, validate, and document simulation models and analytical codebases.
Maintain version control and collaborative development workflows using modern configuration management tools such as Git or GitLab.
Build high-impact visualizations including interactive dashboards, dynamic data graphics, and mission concept videos.
Present simulation findings and technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders to inform critical program decisions.