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SR. DSP COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER (SATELLITES)

This position entails creating DSP software that is used to design, develop, launch and operate a low latency, high capacity broadband network. As a member of our Engineering group, you will have the unique opportunity to design algorithms and write software solutions for modems that are at the heart of this satellite network. In this critical role as a DSP Communication Systems Engineer, you will be collaborating with antenna, software, firmware, and other engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that will expand the communications capability of our satellite constellation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System-level and link-level design in support of a robust satellite broadband communication system
• Work in close collaboration with ASIC/FPGA, RF/antenna, and software engineers to design and validate silicon-based systems
• Develop floating-point and fixed-point models and run simulations to analyze and validate overall system performance, including modem performance
• Support IC designers with bit-accurate and cycle-accurate vector generation for silicon verification
• Generate spacecraft and consumer equipment system specifications, requirements, and test procedures
• Support silicon bring up and validation by developing and implementing system test plans

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years of experience DSP engineering and Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering; or 8+ years of DSP engineering experience without a degree
• 6+ years of experience in system-level modeling and/or digital signal processing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in Communication Systems and/or Digital Signal Processing
• 2+ years of professional experience in system-level modeling
• 2+ years of professional experience in working on aspects of multiple access schemes such as TDMA, CDMA and OFDMA
• 2+ years of professional experience in design and verification of high data rate wireless modems
• Expertise in MATLAB, C/C++, and/or Python
• Expertise in wireless communication standards, such as LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.
• Expertise in designing and implementing system-level procedures and algorithms
• Expertise in building and using system-level simulators and performance analysis
• Expertise in various multiple access schemes including downlink and uplink scheduler designs and tradeoffs
• Understanding of system link budgets and analysis related to communication systems
• Understanding of modem designs, link-level algorithms and hardware architectures
• Understanding of ASIC and FPGA development concepts, methodologies, and procedures
• Strong problem solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing needs and requirements
• Ability to meet tough goals under high pressure and manage time effectively

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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