Payload Systems Engineer
Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Payload Systems Engineers for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
5 years of related work experience
Experience or an academic background with communications subsystems or units
Experience or an academic background with payload design, analysis, development, and/or verification
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer is part of a high-performing team that is immersed in highly complex development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. This position will work with a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems. This roles assignments typically span the complete program life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and test.
Duties may include (but are not limited to):
Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency), digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures
Support trade studies and generate proposals
Define and verify space communication unit, subsystem and system requirements and interfaces
Perform system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition
Support system-level integration and validation
Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including: link analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance
Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements
Oversee the design and build of satellite RF and digital payload units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces
Perform design reviews and requirements sell-off
Perform system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working on satellite or space-based payloads
Experience with satellite or terrestrial RF and digital communications systems and antenna theory
Experience with requirements definition and verification
Experience with RF analyses such as G/T, EIRP, gain-loss
Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C++
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 (e.g. Bachelor's degree with 14 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
WORK HOURS:
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Location: El Segundo, CA
Rate: Up to $126.60 DOE
Duration: 6 Months
Input Date: 09/04/2026
Attention: Melody Mullins
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: mmullins@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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