JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 5
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $115.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Shift: 1st Shift

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Designs and develops next-generation RF and digital satellite communication systems.

Develops and verifies multi-rate, fixed-point signal processing algorithms.

Conducts performance analysis of signal processing models.

Performs waveform development and characterization.

Performs trade studies for system design and performance optimization.

Supports integration and test of payloads and spacecraft from unit level through in-orbit operations.

Supports HDL-level design and verification for FPGA or ASIC implementations.

Performs detailed system design and verification activities for space-based communication systems.

Applies DSP and digital communications algorithms including equalization, turbo or Viterbi coding and decoding, channel estimation, filter design, and resampling theory.

Uses Matlab and Simulink for algorithm development and performance analysis.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

5+ years of experience in core digital communications and signal processing theory.

3+ years of experience with Matlab or Simulink.

3+ years of experience in systems engineering including requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design, and trade design.

1+ years of experience working with FPGAs or ASICs.

Experience in digital signal processing and digital communications algorithms including equalization, coding, decoding, channel estimation, filter design, and resampling theory.

Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscope, waveform generator, and spectrum analyzer (preferred).

Experience leading teams of engineers (preferred).

14+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience (preferred).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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