Engineer the Future of Space Communications as a Systems Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aviation and aerospace industry to find a talented Systems Engineer who is ready to help shape the future of satellite communications. If you're passionate about advanced space technologies, RF systems, and next-generation communications solutions, this is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge programs that support commercial, civil, and national security missions.

Location: El Segundo, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 9:00 AM-5:30 PM

Pay Rate: Starting at $85.22 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant | 6-Month Assignment

Launch Your Career Beyond Earth's Limits

As a Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer, you'll join a high-performing engineering team focused on designing, developing, and delivering state-of-the-art communications systems for space-based applications. From concept studies and architecture development to system integration, launch support, and on-orbit operations, you'll play a critical role across the entire program lifecycle.

This is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking satellite communications technologies while collaborating with industry experts and customers around the globe.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop next-generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures
  
• Support technical trade studies and contribute to proposal development efforts
  
• Define, manage, and verify communication system, subsystem, and component requirements
  
• Develop system-level concepts of operations (CONOPS), functional analyses, and performance assessments
  
• Perform RF and optical communications analyses, including link budgets, capacity studies, reliability assessments, and signal performance evaluations
  
• Create and enhance engineering analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
  
• Develop and validate algorithms that meet system performance and functional requirements
  
• Oversee payload hardware design and development activities with internal teams and external suppliers
  
• Participate in design reviews and requirements verification activities
  
• Support system integration, validation, testing, troubleshooting, and verification efforts
  
• Contribute throughout the full lifecycle of satellite programs, from concept development through launch and on-orbit testing
  

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
  
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
  
• Experience or academic background involving communications subsystems or communications units
  
• Experience or academic background in payload design, analysis, development, and/or verification
  
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
  
• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
  
   
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems engineering skills
  

Preferred Qualifications

You will stand out if you have:

• 14+ years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Experience working on satellite communications systems or space-based payloads
  
• Knowledge of satellite or terrestrial RF and digital communications systems
  
• Understanding of antenna theory and RF performance metrics such as G/T, EIRP, gain-loss analysis, and link budgets
  
• Experience developing and verifying requirements for complex aerospace systems
  
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and C++
  
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional talent with innovative organizations that are shaping the future. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting-edge space and satellite communication technologies
  
• Contribute to high-visibility aerospace and defense programs
  
• Collaborate with world-class engineers and technical experts
  
• Gain exposure to every phase of the program lifecycle, from design to launch and operations
  
• Expand your technical expertise in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
  
• Enjoy competitive compensation and valuable career-building experience with an industry leader
  
• Be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence
  

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to help enable the communications systems that connect and protect the world from space.

Ready to Make Your Mark in Aerospace Innovation?

If you're driven by complex engineering challenges and excited about developing the next generation of satellite communications technology, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take your career to new heights with PDS Tech Commercial. Your next mission starts here.

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