Systems Engineer 4

Global Technical Services

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  El Segundo, California
  
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CONTRACTOR

Updated 10/05/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis for next-generation space systems, including waveform, link, capacity, and system-of-systems analyses. Support the design and analysis of end-to-end communications systems and evaluate advanced space architectures through technical trade studies, optimization, subsystem integration, and analytical modeling.

Job Details

• Manufacturing
  
• First Shift, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 9x80 Work Schedule
  
• Must be a U.S. Citizen Education & Job Requirements
  
• Bachelor& 39;s degree with 9 or more years of experience, Master& 39;s degree with 7 or more years of experience, or PhD with 4 or more years of experience; in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  
• 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 (DSP) 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
  
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, or maintenance manuals
  
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language 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 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 (DSP) and digital communications principles, including modulations, 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/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/GitLab
  
• Build interactive dashboards, dynamic data graphics, and mission concept videos
  
• Present simulation findings and technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders to inform program decisions TeamGlobal Benefits
  
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more!
  
• TG Rewards Program
  
• Employee Referral Program
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