Communications Systems Engineer

Communications System Engineer

Location:

Lexington, MA (4 days On-Site)

Length: 3+ Year Contract

Designs, develops, analyzes, models, tests and simulates communications systems, subsystems, and electronic signals for communication networks, data links, digital radio, battle management, and command and control systems such as wide and local area networks, point-to-point systems, secure systems, signal coding and modulation schema, digital and wireless radio/communications technology and network architecture design.

• Ability to apply programming skills to efficiently implement test procedures and troubleshoot system operation
• Skilled in both system test planning and test execution
• Strong background in and experience with Python and Bash
• Proficiency with the Linux operating system
• Experience with test equipment automation
• Demonstration of strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and learn new skills

• C/C++ programming
• Recent experience debugging issues and resolving anomalies in a system test environment
• Open to using modern AI-assisted coding and testing tools to accelerate scripting and automation
• Familiarity with data analysis and plotting
• Embedded programming experience
• Fluent with Wireshark and TCP/IP basics
• Signal processing experience, including MATLAB, DSP, digital communications, link budgets
• Experience with FPGA boards, including VHDL exposure
• Dev Ops experience, including CI/CD, GIT, automated build and test
• Experience with communication theory and communication system design
• Experience with end-to-end system integration, verification, and automated testing of RF communication links
• Understanding of link budget analysis and overall system architecture for wireless or satellite communications

Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED.