Softworld, a Kelly Company

Principal Systems Engineer

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$180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

Job Location: Maryland 20852
Onsite Requirements:

Satellite communication theory
Phased array antenna design
Systems architecture

Job Description:

As a Principal Systems Engineer (with 8-10+ years of experience), you will be responsible for User Terminal (UT) requirements, Ku and Ka phased array chipsets, antenna architectures, fast antenna calibration methodology, hardware/software architecture trade-offs, implementation, and defining test and validation plans for various UT configurations.
You will work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment, supporting the development and productization of UT products.

Responsibilities:

Define UT systems architecture and sub-systems formal requirements using industry-standard methodologies.
Perform analysis and design trade-offs for various UT architectures, including RF and performance simulation.
Analyze and support design of Ku and Ka band phased array chipsets and antennas.
Define cost-efficient and fast production calibration methodologies for phased arrays.
Develop top-level to sub-assembly requirements, coverage and test plans, and release management.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on system hardware and software architecture decisions.
Document and flow down requirements to engineering functional teams.
Coordinate and align engineering efforts across disciplines.
Ensure solutions meet technical, performance, regulatory, and business objectives.
Support in-field test and validation of UT systems.

Required Qualifications:

BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in a SW/HW development environment with at least 5 in a systems/architectural role.
10+ years of experience with RF, digital communication, and communication theory.
10+ years in developing complex telecommunication or satellite communication systems.
Experience with formal requirement tools (e.g., Jama, Jira, DOORS).
Proficiency in Matlab/Python and C/C++ (3+ years).
Experience with computer networking and TCP/IP protocols (3+ years).

Preferred Qualifications:

MS/PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
Familiarity with satellite communication theory.
Experience with phased array antenna design and implementation.
Field experience with satellite over-the-air communication trials.
Strong debugging skills across RF to baseband systems.
**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Other
Industries
IT System Design Services, IT System Testing and Evaluation, and Professional Services

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