Systems Engineer 4

Job Description

Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of next-generation space communications systems, including waveform, link, capacity, constellation, and system-of-systems analyses. Apply digital communications, digital signal processing, satellite mission operations, and space systems engineering principles to evaluate system architectures, resource allocation, and technical trade-offs.

• Job Details
• Manufacturing
• 1st Shift, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 9x80
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Education & Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience, or PhD with 4+ years of experience;
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry
• 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience in satellite communications, constellation design, systems engineering, or modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for scientific computing and data analysis
• Strong foundation in digital communications and digital signal processing fundamentals
• Hands-on experience using modeling and simulation tools for RF and digital communications analysis
• Familiarity with space system design concepts, link budgets, coverage analysis, beam pattern synthesis, and orbital visibility assessments
• Demonstrated experience conducting system-of-systems trade studies and technical evaluations
• Proven ability to synthesize and present complex technical results clearly
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, or maintenance manuals

• Preferred Skills
• Proficiency in both Python and MATLAB, including modern software development practices
• Direct experience modeling U.S. Government satellite communications (SATCOM) or sensing systems
• Experience with constellation-level resource scheduling, mission planning algorithms, or optimization frameworks
• Experience developing, extending, or refactoring custom modeling, simulation, and analysis simulation engines and pipelines
• Proficiency with Git/GitLab version control and collaborative CI/CD workflows
• Experience producing advanced technical visualization and animation assets for space missions

• Job Duties & Functions
• Model, design, and analyze end-to-end communications systems, including waveforms, terminal networks, and ground/space hubs using purpose-built simulation tools
• Apply digital signal processing and digital communications principles, including modulation, Forward Error Correction (FEC), and standard waveform families for MILSATCOM and commercial systems such as PTW, DVB-S2/S2X, and W-CDMA
• Perform detailed link budget and closure analyses accounting for nonlinear distortion, adjacent-channel and self-interference, intentional jamming, and advanced threat environments
• Conduct constellation-level trade studies and performance analyses across multi-vehicle space architectures
• Evaluate multi-variable trade-offs involving cost, priority, coverage, and throughput for constellation mission operations
• Optimize dynamic allocation and scheduling of constellation resources, including time, RF bandwidth, transmit power, and onboard data storage
• Translate multi-subsystem constraints into actionable engineering trades and optimization models
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-fidelity system representations and support architecture decisions
• Review, validate, and document simulation models and analytical codebases
• Maintain version control and collaborative development workflows using configuration management tools such as Git and GitLab
• Build interactive dashboards, dynamic data graphics, and mission concept videos
• Present simulation findings and technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders to support program decisions

• TeamGlobal Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more!
• TG Rewards Program
• Employee Referral Program