Systems Engineer 5
Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Systems Engineer 5's for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.
100% onsite
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
-Regular and predictable attendance is required.
-Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
-Experience in Digital signal processing (DSP) / Digital Communications algorithms and techniques (equalization, turbo/viterbi coding/decoding, channel estimation, filter design, resampling theory, etc.).
-3+ years of experience with Matlab or Simulink.
-5+ years of experience in core digital communications and signal processing theory.
-3+ years of experience in systems engineering (requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design and trade design).
-1+ years of experience working with FPGAs or ASICs.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client is seeking DSP Algorithms Engineers (Lead or Senior) to join the Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems teams in El Segundo, CA! Client's Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems oversees the company's major commercial and government satellite and ground programs for communications, national defense, and other missions.
As a DSP Algorithms Engineer, you will design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. You will actively drive a highly-motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems.
Project assignments typically span the unit life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite unit development and test. Candidates will belong to or lead a systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists.
-Designing and developing next generation RF and digital satellite communication systems.
-Developing and verifying multi-rate, fixed-point signal processing algorithms.
-Conducting performance analysis of signal processing models.
-Performing waveform development and characterization.
-Performing trade studies.
-Supporting integration and test of our payloads and spacecraft from unit level through in-orbit operations.
-Supporting HDL-level design and verification.
-Performing detailed system design and verification activities.
-Leading teams.
-Leading IR&D activities.
Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
-Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, waveform generator, spectrum analyzer).
-Experience leading teams of engineers.
-14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
WORK HOURS:
Full-Time/First Shift
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Job Location: El Segundo, CA
Rate: Up to $126.60 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 07/27/2026
Attention: Terry Jones
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: tjones@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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