JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 2
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $63.75/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)

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

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: First shift, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

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

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

Summary:

Model, design, and analyze end-to-end communications systems including waveforms, terminal networks, and ground/space hubs using purpose-built simulation tools.

Apply Digital Signal Processing and digital communications principles including modulations, Forward Error Correction, and standard waveform families for MILSATCOM and commercial systems.

Perform detailed link budget and closure analyses accounting for nonlinear distortion, adjacent-channel/self-interference, intentional jamming, and advanced threat environments.

Conduct constellation-level trade studies and performance analyses across multi-vehicle space architectures.

Optimize dynamic allocation and scheduling of constellation resources including time, RF bandwidth, transmit power, and onboard data storage.

Translate multi-subsystem constraints into actionable engineering trades and optimization models.

Review, validate, and document simulation models and analytical codebases.

Maintain version control and collaborative development workflows using modern configuration management tools such as Git/GitLab.

Build high-impact visualizations including interactive dashboards, dynamic data graphics, and mission concept videos.

Present simulation findings and technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders to inform critical program decisions.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

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

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

2 5 years of relevant engineering experience in satellite communications, constellation design, systems engineering, or MS&A.

Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for scientific computing and data analysis.

Strong foundation in digital communications and digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals.

Hands-on experience using modeling and simulation tools for RF and digital communications analysis.

Familiarity with space system design concepts, link budgets, coverage analysis, beam pattern synthesis, and orbital visibility assessments.

Demonstrated experience conducting system-of-systems trade studies and technical evaluations.

Preferred: Proficiency in both Python and MATLAB, including modern software development practices.

Preferred: Experience with Git/GitLab version control and collaborative CI/CD workflows.

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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