Systems Engineer 5

Senior DSP Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Senior DSP Systems Engineer to support the design and development of advanced space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite technologies throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept development and system definition through hardware development, integration, testing, and deployment.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, program management, integration and test, suppliers, and technical stakeholders to deliver innovative communication payload solutions.
Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop next-generation RF and digital satellite communication systems.
• Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing (DSP) architectures.
• Define, allocate, and verify system requirements and interfaces for communication payloads.
• Develop system performance analyses and communication link budgets.
• Evaluate and analyze signal processing models to ensure mission requirements are met.
• Conduct subsystem trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and schedule.
• Develop prototype demonstrations on communication subsystem testbeds.
• Plan and execute unit-level integration activities and performance simulations.
• Support ASIC and FPGA-based system design, implementation, and verification.
• Participate in hardware procurement, technical reviews, and unit qualification activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in signal processing and/or image processing.
• 10+ years of experience in electronic systems engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with a focus on Signal Processing, Communications, or Algorithm Development.
• Experience developing algorithms for implementation on ASICs and/or FPGAs.
• Strong background in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) concepts and applications.
• Experience with Simulink, MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar engineering tools and programming languages.
• Experience leading or contributing significantly to collaborative technical projects.
• Knowledge of verification planning, validation methodologies, and system-level testing.
• 14+ years of relevant industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with satellite communications, digital payloads, RF systems, and space-based communication architectures.