Systems Engineer 5

The Structures Company•El Segundo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Designs and develops next-generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures. Supports trade studies and proposals for space communication systems, and defines and verifies requirements and interfaces for communication units, subsystems, and systems. Develops system-level concepts of operations (CONOPS), performs functional analysis, and analyzes and decomposes RF and optical performance. Supports system-level integration and validation of satellite payloads. Performs analyses and simulations of space communication systems, including link analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance. Develops analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms, and develops and verifies system algorithms against functional and performance requirements. Oversees the design and build of satellite RF and digital payload units by internal teams and external suppliers. Conducts design reviews and requirements sell-off, and supports system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification. This is a six-month contract with potential for extension, located in El Segundo, California.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent directly related to the work statement.
At least 5 years of related work experience.
Experience or academic background with communications subsystems or units.
Experience or academic background with payload design, analysis, development, and/or verification.

Nice To Haves

14 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working on satellite or space-based payloads.
Experience with satellite or terrestrial RF and digital communications systems and antenna theory.
Experience with requirements definition and verification, RF analyses such as G/T, EIRP, and gain-loss, and MATLAB/Simulink and C++.

Responsibilities

Design and develop RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures.
Support trade studies and generate proposals for space communication systems.
Define and verify requirements and interfaces for space communication units, subsystems, and systems.
Develop system-level CONOPS and perform functional analysis and RF and optical performance analysis and decomposition.
Support system-level integration and validation for satellite payloads.
Perform space communication system analyses and simulations, including link analysis, signal distortion, capacity, reliability, and performance.
Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms.
Develop and verify system algorithms to meet functional and performance requirements.
Oversee design and build of satellite RF and digital payload units by internal teams and external suppliers.
Perform design reviews and requirements sell-off, and support system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification.