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Spectraforce Technologies

Systems Engineer 5 - DSP Algorithms Engineer

el segundo, CA

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Spectraforce Technologies lists this Systems Engineer 5 - DSP Algorithms Engineer opportunity in el segundo, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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Job Title: Systems Engineer 5 - DSP Algorithms Engineer

Duration: 12 Months (possible extension)

Location: El Segundo, CA (100% Onsite)

Shift: 1st Shift | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Summary: Client Defense, Space and Security is seeking DSP Algorithms Engineers (Lead or Senior) to join the Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems teams in El Segundo, CA! Boeing'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.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.

Position Responsibilities: 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

Required Skills: Bachelor's 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.

Preferred Skills: 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.

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