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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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