Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer – Modem

Role Overview

• Lead the definition and maintenance of the WAM system technical baseline, including modem hardware architecture, waveform interface specifications, anti-jam performance requirements, and system-level performance objectives
• Direct systems engineering execution across all program phases: requirements analysis and decomposition, design oversight, integration planning, verification, and operational test support
• Evaluate the vendors technical position during formal Government design reviews, TRRs, SVRs, and program management reviews, including review of engineering analysis packages and compliance documentation
• Evaluate and guide implementation of anti-jam waveform features including DSSS, frequency hopping, assessing performance against jam resistance, LPI/LPD, and operational link margin requirements
• Lead link budget development, jam-to-signal ratio analysis, interference margin assessment, and RF chain performance modeling for wideband anti-jam operational scenarios
• Provide technical oversight of FPGA-based and SoC-based modem hardware implementation, reviewing hardware/software partitioning decisions and DSP algorithm integration for waveform processing functions
• Define and review system and interface specifications governing WAM integration into platform communications architectures, including ICDs for RF, IF, networking, and control plane interfaces
• Lead technical risk identification and mitigation planning across waveform, RF, digital baseband, and platform integration domains; brief risk posture and mitigation strategies to program leadership and Government customers
• Serve as the primary technical representative for Government program offices; prepare and deliver senior leadership technical briefings to Flag-level and SES-level audiences
• Mentor mid-level and junior systems engineers, establish technical review processes, and enforce program engineering standards consistent with the Engineering Management Plan (EMP)

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline; Master of Science or Ph.D. preferred but not required
• 10+ years of relevant systems engineering experience in defense communications programs, with demonstrated technical depth in modem, waveform, or RF subsystem development
• Demonstrated leadership of systems engineering teams or technical working groups on DoD acquisition programs, including direct accountability for technical performance and schedule
• Deep working knowledge of spread spectrum techniques including DSSS and frequency hopping, and their application to anti-jam, LPI/LPD operational requirements
• Strong foundation in digital communications theory including modulation, coding, synchronization, detection, and interference analysis as applied to protected SATCOM systems
• Experience leading or overseeing modem integration into platform communications architectures across RF, IF, baseband, and network interface layers
• Experience conducting link budget analysis, jam-to-signal ratio analysis, and Electronic Communication Counter Measures (ECCM) effectiveness assessment for protected wideband waveforms
• Direct experience on FPGA or SoC-based modem development programs, including review of hardware/software partitioning and DSP algorithm implementation
• Experience leading or independently executing DoD acquisition design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR), including preparation of contractor technical packages and compliance matrices
• Experience preparing and delivering technical briefings to senior Government customers at O-6 equivalent or SES-level
• Familiarity with ITAR and export control requirements governing protected communications systems and anti-jam waveform technologies

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Career advancement through professional training and development