Principal Systems Engineer

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

Job Location: Maryland 20852

Onsite Requirements:

• Satellite communication theory


• Phased array antenna design


• Systems architecture

Job Description:

• As a Principal Systems Engineer (with 8-10+ years of experience), you will be responsible for User Terminal (UT) requirements, Ku and Ka phased array chipsets, antenna architectures, fast antenna calibration methodology, hardware/software architecture trade-offs, implementation, and defining test and validation plans for various UT configurations.


• You will work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment, supporting the development and productization of UT products.

Responsibilities:

• Define UT systems architecture and sub-systems formal requirements using industry-standard methodologies.


• Perform analysis and design trade-offs for various UT architectures, including RF and performance simulation.


• Analyze and support design of Ku and Ka band phased array chipsets and antennas.


• Define cost-efficient and fast production calibration methodologies for phased arrays.


• Develop top-level to sub-assembly requirements, coverage and test plans, and release management.


• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on system hardware and software architecture decisions.


• Document and flow down requirements to engineering functional teams.


• Coordinate and align engineering efforts across disciplines.


• Ensure solutions meet technical, performance, regulatory, and business objectives.


• Support in-field test and validation of UT systems.

Required Qualifications:

• BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.


• 10+ years of experience in a SW/HW development environment with at least 5 in a systems/architectural role.


• 10+ years of experience with RF, digital communication, and communication theory.


• 10+ years in developing complex telecommunication or satellite communication systems.


• Experience with formal requirement tools (e.g., Jama, Jira, DOORS).


• Proficiency in Matlab/Python and C/C++ (3+ years).


• Experience with computer networking and TCP/IP protocols (3+ years).

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS/PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.


• Familiarity with satellite communication theory.


• Experience with phased array antenna design and implementation.


• Field experience with satellite over-the-air communication trials.


• Strong debugging skills across RF to baseband systems.
  
  

• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.


• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**