Systems Engineer

Job Summary

**Position requires an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE

Supports the design, integration, and test of protected SATCOM terminals for AEHF, working across disciplines and interfacing directly with Government customers. This role is a junior to mid-level Systems Engineer focused on designing, integrating, and testing protected military satellite communications terminals (AEHF/EHF). Works across hardware, software, RF, and mechanical domains to ensure the full system meets government requirements and works reliably on mobile platforms.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Systems Engineering & Integration
Break down government requirements into hardware, software, and antenna subsystem requirements
Ensure requirements traceability from specs through design, test, and delivery
Ensure subsystems integrate into a fully functioning terminal system

2. Technical Leadership & Coordination
Coordinate work across RF, digital, mechanical, and software teams
Act as a technical point of contact with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams
Represent engineering positions in formal reviews and field activities

3. Design Reviews & Documentation
Support and participate in PDR, CDR, TRR, SVR
Develop and review: Requirements documents, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Compliance matrices, Test procedures and reports

4. Satellite Communications & Security
Support analysis of EHF waveform performance (Link margins, Access parameters, AEHF scheduling interfaces
Assist with TRANSEC / cryptographic integration
o Coordinate with crypto engineers
o Ensure protected communications compliance

5. Platform & Hardware Integration
Address integration constraints (e.g., antenna placement and articulation, RF cable routing, Ground clearance and load paths, EMI/EMC compatibility)

6. Integration, Test & Qualification
Support system-level integration and test
Investigate anomalies and track corrective actions

7. Program Support & Risk Management
Evaluate subcontractor deliverables for gaps or risks
Track technical risks, issues and action items, IMS inputs
Prepare status reports and government briefings

Qualifications and Skills

Required knowledge and years of experience

Must have at least five (5) to seven (7) years of systems engineering experience on defense or SATCOM programs. Must have knowledge in EHF/SHF SATCOM fundamentals; requirements analysis; formal design reviews; mobile military platform integration; interface definition; system integration; test execution; DoD SE framework and tools.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (EE, Systems, Computer, or Similar)

EEO Compliance:

Ryde is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ryde will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.