Senior Systems Engineer – Communication & Sensing Systems

Mount Indie

  • Carlsbad, California
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Collaborate across disciplines—including systems engineering (requirements), firmware, software, and integration & test—to deliver fully integrated solutions from concept through deployment. In this role, you will: Lead system-level design and analysis for advanced communication and sensing systems, ensuring robust performance across diverse mission scenarios.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCarlsbad, California

    Description

    Join a small fast paced team within the Government Space and Emerging Technologies group as a Senior Systems Engineer. In this role, you will:

    • Lead system-level design and analysis for advanced communication and sensing systems, ensuring robust performance across diverse mission scenarios.
    • Develop and validate algorithms for signal processing, control theory, and system optimization, supporting both communication and sensing applications.
    • Drive waveform design and adaptation, enabling innovative solutions for emerging technologies and mission-critical requirements.
    • Collaborate across disciplines—including systems engineering (requirements), firmware, software, and integration & test—to deliver fully integrated solutions from concept through deployment.

     

    Responsibilities:

    You’ll be at the center of algorithmic development and system integration for complex systems.

     

    Your responsibilities will include:

    • Translating mission objectives into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with system requirements and performance goals.
    • Implementing algorithms in firmware and software, bridging theoretical models with practical deployment.
    • Participating in system bring-up and integration, troubleshooting and optimizing performance during hardware/software integration phases.
    • Partnering with analysis and requirements teams to maintain consistency and traceability throughout the development lifecycle.

     

    Qualifications:

    • Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with emphasis on Control Theory, Signal Processing, and/or Digital Communications.
    • 10+ years of experience in algorithmic system design, modeling, and deployment for complex systems.
    • Proficiency in programming (C++, C, MATLAB, Python) for algorithm development and simulation.
    • Deep expertise in RF systems and waveform design, including trade studies and performance analysis.
    • Strong communication skills, capable of delivering technical briefings and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.
    • Proven ability to perform system-level analysis, translating high-level requirements into actionable technical designs.
    • Organizational and leadership skills, managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
    • Active US Secret or Top Secret clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25%.


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