Job Title: Digital Payload Systems Engineer

Job Description

The Digital Payload Systems Engineer is responsible for the architecture design, analysis, implementation, optimization, and enhancement of end-to-end communication digital payload systems and sub-systems.

ResponsibilitiesDesign communication satellite digital payloads, including transparent or regenerative processors.Liaise with customers and program management.Lead technical projects and end-to-end telecommunications systems engineering activities.Define system requirements and flowdown to subsystem specifications for RF, digital, and optical payload units.Perform requirement analysis, budgets, and system trade studies.Conduct link and performance budget calculations and evaluate satellite throughput.Supervise and generate test plans and methods for satellite systems integration, verification, and validation.Lead design reviews over the full space programs lifecycle.Essential SkillsBachelor's degree or higher in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Physics, or a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.A minimum of 15+ years of experience in digital communication equipment, signal processing, and networking (MPLS routing protocols & Class of Service, DVB RC/S).Knowledge of 5G NTN, RF, and system payload design.Familiarity with phased array antennas, beam forming (analog or digital), and beam hopping.Proficiency with simulation tools (Matlab & Simulink, UML, Pathwave, etc.) and operating systems (Linux, etc.).Knowledge of software development with Agile methodology.Understanding of the architectures and operation of software-defined radio (SDR).Previous design and test experience with LEO/MEO satellites and payload sub-systems.
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