Principal Communication Systems Engineer

Principal Communication Systems Engineer

Our exciting Space client in the LA area are looking for a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to work across cutting‑edge Communication Systems for Satellites, Spacecraft, and Aerospace systems.

In this position, you will lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub‑system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, high‑level software and hardware system architecture design, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk assessment.

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Support reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response.
• Lead trade studies to optimize system architecture.
• Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces.
• Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals.
• Lead development of sub‑system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design, Link budget studies, gain line up, cascade analysis, array simulation studies, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk reduction.
• Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability.

• Master’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ideally 7 - 9 years of experience across Space communications.
• Very strong background in communication theory.
• Deep understanding of RF concept, impairments, and the resulting impacts.
• Background and practical experience with FPGA & modern vector processing engines.
• Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards (, DVB-S2x, CCSDS).
• Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language (ideally Python & C++).
• Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system.
• Experience with optical communications systems.
• Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open‑ended projects.

If you are interested then please apply today!