Manufacturing engineering - systems

Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Payload Systems Engineers for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.

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

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 role's 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.

Design and develop next generation RF (Radio Frequency), digital, and/or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures

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

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

14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with satellite or terrestrial RF and digital communications systems and antenna theory
• Experience with RF analyses such as G/T, EIRP, gain-loss
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C++

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). FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.