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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $177,258.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Data Transmissions, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Signal Processing, Simulink, Software Requirements Analysis, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=Ud7vuV&offset=229&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3ESystems+Engineer+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EEngineer+the+Future+of+Space+Communications%3A+Join+Us+as+a+Systems+EngineerReady+to+help+design+the+next+generation+of+satellite+communication+systems+that+connect+the+world+and+sup..&SIDW=5606d2370d8e91ee94a5e20427d4078f.VUlEPTQ0MzQ1Nzg1

## About the Role

* Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
 * 6+ years of experience in signal processing or image processing.
 * 10+ years of experience in electronic systems engineering.
 * Strong understanding of communication system design and analysis.
 * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills., * Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of related experience
 * Master's degree with 12+ years of related experience
 * PhD with 9+ years of related experience, * Master's degree or advanced studies with a focus on Signal Processing or Algorithm Development.
 * Experience developing algorithms for implementation on ASICs and FPGAs.
 * Strong background in Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
 * Experience with:
 + Simulink
 + Python
 + C++
 + Related modeling and simulation tools
 * Experience supporting hardware-based communications systems.
 * Knowledge of verification planning, validation methodologies, and systems engineering principles.
 * Demonstrated success contributing to or leading complex engineering projects.
 * Experience developing signal processing architectures for aerospace or satellite applications.

## Description

* Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing (DSP) architectures.
 * Create and manage system requirements, interfaces, and technical allocations for communication payloads.
 * Support the development of advanced digital communication technologies for satellite platforms.

Analysis & Performance Optimization

 * Develop communication system performance and link budgets.
 * Conduct signal processing performance analysis and modeling.
 * Evaluate system capabilities through simulations and performance assessments.
 * Execute trade studies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and program schedules.

Integration & Verification

 * Develop prototype demonstrations using communication subsystem testbeds.
 * Plan and support unit-level integration activities and performance simulations.
 * Support ASIC and FPGA system design, implementation, and verification.
 * Participate in hardware reviews, subsystem validation efforts, and unit sell-off activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

 * Partner with systems engineers, software engineers, hardware developers, integration teams, suppliers, and customers.
 * Support program execution from concept development through testing and deployment.
 * Contribute technical expertise to design reviews, engineering assessments, and project milestones.


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