EVONA · 4 weeks ago
Principal Communication Systems Engineer
EVONA is seeking a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to work on cutting-edge Communication Systems for Satellites and Aerospace systems. The role involves leading the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, and technical concept development while ensuring compatibility and integration of various system components.
Responsibilities
Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
Support reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response
Lead trade studies to optimize system architecture
Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces
Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals
Lead development of sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design, Link budget studies, gain line up, cascade analysis, array simulation studies, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk reduction
Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability
Qualification
Required
Master's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering
Ideally 7 - 9 years of experience across Space communications
Very strong background in communication theory
Deep understanding of RF concept, impairments, and the resulting impacts
Background and practical experience with FPGA & modern vector processing engines
Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS)
Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language (ideally Python & C++)
Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system
Experience with optical communications systems
Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects