Communications Systems Engineer

This job is with Encode Inc, a fully owned subsidiary of Lance Soft.

Pay Rate will be between $100 - $120/h on W2

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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.
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Qualification Assessment
Must Have
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree
Yes
Programming
Development experience on a Linux platform
3 years
Python and Bash scripting
4 years
Software Design/Development
3 years
Systems
Hardware and Software Integration
2 years
Testing
Testing and Evaluation
2 years
Nice to Have
Engineering
Software/Algorithm Development
0 years
Experience
Resilient Communications, Command, and Control Algorithms
0 years
Programming
C/C++ Programming
0 years
GIT/GITHUB
0 years
RF/Microwave

Experience with laboratory RF test equipment (i..e spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)
0 years
Radio Communications Concepts (software-defined radios, MAC, physical layer, RF)
0 years
RF Systems
0 years
Signal Processing
Digital Signal Processing (Analysis and/or Implementation)
0 years
Software
Embedded systems
0 years
Software Tools
Automated Build/Test environment (e.g., Bamboo)
0 years
Systems
Communication Systems
0 years

Experience with Embedded Linux
0 years
Background/Need
The Tactical Satellite Communications Group is involved in a synergistic combination of research, proof-of-concept test beds, and system engineering/application efforts focused on the goals of enhancing the capacity, the robustness to interference, and the flexibility of future generations of communications satellites, as well as line-of-sight radio communications systems. Current research is concentrating on the design and performance of advanced communications waveforms, the construction of flexible, adaptive wideband frequency plans, robust acquisition and tracking techniques, dynamic resource-allocation protocols, and advanced networking strategies.

Promising research results are verified in hardware/software proof-of-concept implementations that provide quantitative performance data as well as complexity information. The group's system engineering activities apply new concepts and technologies to specific communications programs in the national interest.
Virtual/Work from Home
Onsite
Other information relevant to the job requirement?
The Integration & Test Engineer will work in a laboratory team environment to design, develop, and execute operational scripts and unit tests for use in wireless communications systems such as communication satellite payloads and associated ground terminals. The individual will identify key requirements, create test plans, and apply a strong programming and scripting skillset to implement system- and unit-level tests. The individual will be responsible for troubleshooting system issues by applying a working knowledge of system architecture, including software, firmware, and RF components, to identify root cause for system failures.

They will also lead the hands-on diagnosis of issues which arise during the integration and testing process, and work closely with software, firmware and hardware teams to identify and remedy issues. Ideally, the individual will be able to travel to provide on-site support for fielded test equipment approximately 3-6 weeks per year (domestic travel).
The engineer will support Lincoln technical staff in testing and maintaining test assets used in the development of satellite communications systems.

Required Skills:

• The engineer should be able to apply programming skills to efficiently implement test procedures and troubleshoot system operation

• The engineer should be skilled in both system test planning and test execution.

• A 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…