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# Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

- **Company:** Innova Solutions
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $172,640.0 - $193,440.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Animation, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, W-CDMA (UMTS), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Transmissions, Memory Management, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Satcom, Scientific Computating, Software Organization, Data Storage Technologies, Gitlab, Git, Modeling and Simulation, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5927960788

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or master's degree 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 MS&A.
 * Programming: 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. Preferred Skills & Qualifications
 * Proficiency in both Python and MATLAB, including modern software development practices.
 * Direct experience modeling US 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 MS&A simulation 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. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position. Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
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## Description

Location: El Segundo, CA (Onsite) As a Systems Engineer you will: Day to Day Responsibilities

 * 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 (e.g., PTW, DVB-S2/S2X, 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 (cost, priority, coverage, 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 drive architecture decisions. Required Skills & Qualifications
 * Active TS/SCI clearance required.