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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Systems Engineer Modem Design

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to define next generation communications modems and integrate them into ground and airborne systems, while providing technical coordination and support for development and testing of systems.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering and technical coordination for the development, fabrication, testing, integration, and maintenance of new or existing systems on GA-ASI, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS)

Design communications systems and document their architecture by creating interconnect diagrams, functional block diagrams, waveform description documents, and algorithm design documents. Model parts of the architecture using MATLAB (or equivalent) and analyze results to ensure system will meet design requirements. Develop prototypes and test their performance in a lab environment

Determine the technical objectives for solution(s) to engineering problems

Perform system analysis, generate requirements, and develop system architecture and designs

Provide direction to technical staff and may lead a team of diverse, cross-functional staff

Support the development of test plans and manage the integration, verification, and validation of systems through flight test

Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, project coordination difficulties, and on-site integration and testing concerns

Coordinate and interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects

Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules and execute programs in accordance with those plans

Summarize and report weekly/monthly project status as well as effectively document and communicate project delays or issues with team members

Provide support for proposals and white papers

Represent the organization at technical reviews, meetings, and system level integrations

Qualification

Communications systems designModem design methodologiesMATLABWaveform developmentRF test equipmentAlgorithm developmentProject leadershipMechanical drawing interpretationElectrical drawing interpretationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkProblem-solvingCustomer focus

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Experience with communications systems and modem design methodologies with knowledge of waveform development including FEC, interleaving, modulation, coding, channelization, and equalization

Experience with designing and budgeting communications systems including accounting for items such as gain, frequency response, mismatch, linearity, and group delay. Experience performing communications link budgets from transmitter to receiver including atmospheric effects. Experience with algorithm development and systems design using MATLAB or equivalent

Experience with waveform testing such as bit-error rate (BER), EVM, and channel occupancy. Experience in the use of RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, BER testers, and oscilloscopes

Knowledge of computer equipment including interfaces, processors, memory, graphics processing, and field programmable gate assemblies (FPGAs) with knowledge of OSI layers from the network to the physical including the medium access controller (MAC) layer

Demonstrates a broad understanding of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership

Must be able to understand and apply new concepts quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level, or with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to complex problems

Must have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals

Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated, independent basis or in a team environment

Must have ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings

Must have ability to direct system-level design through interconnects and interface control documentation

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

Preferred

Experience as an engineering lead on a design project

Experience with optimizing and designing waveforms utilizing channel models. Experience with waterfall curves and using them for waveform optimization and design

Experience in software testing and programming in C++ and other object-oriented programming languages

Experience in the design of high frequency (HF) waveforms and communications systems

Existing Secret or Top Secret security clearance is a plus