Systems Engineer 5

Global Technical Services

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  El Segundo, California
  
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CONTRACTOR

Updated 10/05/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Design and develop RF and digital satellite communication systems, including multi-rate fixed-point signal processing algorithms, waveforms, and system architectures. Perform analysis, trade studies, detailed system design, verification, integration, and testing across unit-level and spacecraft applications while supporting HDL-level design and verification activities.

Job Details

• Manufacturing
  
• 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  
• Must be a U.S. Citizen Education & Job Requirements
  
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, including manufacturing engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  
• Experience with digital signal processing and digital communications algorithms and techniques, including equalization, turbo/Viterbi coding and decoding, channel estimation, filter design, and resampling theory
  
• 3+ years of experience with Matlab or Simulink
  
• 5+ years of experience in core digital communications and signal processing theory
  
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, including requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design, and trade design
  
• 1+ years of experience working with FPGAs or ASICs
  
• Proficiency in digital signal processing and DSP
  
• 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
  
• Experience with laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, waveform generators, and spectrum analyzers
  
• Experience leading teams of engineers
  
• 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience Job Duties & Functions
  
• Design and develop next-generation RF and digital satellite communication systems
  
• Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point signal processing algorithms
  
• Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models
  
• Perform waveform development and characterization
  
• Execute trade studies
  
• Support integration and test of payloads and spacecraft from unit level through in-orbit operations
  
• Apply HDL-level design and verification techniques
  
• Perform detailed system design and verification activities
  
• Lead teams
  
• Lead IR D activities
  
• Interact with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists
  
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance Physical Requirements & Environment
  
• Work onsite 100 in El Segundo, CA
  
• Work a first-shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  
• Out-of-state candidates may be considered but must relocate at their own expense
  
• Local candidates may participate in the second interview onsite TeamGlobal Benefits
  
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more!
  
• TG Rewards Program
  
• Employee Referral Program
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