Systems Engineer
Job Description
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace and aviation innovator to find a talented Systems Engineer ready to make an impact on next-generation satellite communication systems.
If you're passionate about digital signal processing, advanced communications technologies, and solving complex engineering challenges, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge space programs that support commercial, civil, and national security missions.
Location: El Segundo, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)
Pay Rate: Starting at $69.46/hour
Your Mission
As a Systems Engineer, you'll join a highly motivated Space and Launch Engineering team developing advanced RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems. Working alongside customers, suppliers, integration teams, and technical experts, you'll help turn innovative concepts into real-world solutions that enable critical communications around the globe and beyond.
From concept studies and system definition to unit development and testing, you'll play a key role throughout the engineering lifecycle.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will:
- Design and develop next-generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems
- Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing (DSP) architectures
- Define, allocate, and verify system requirements and interfaces for communication payloads
- Create and analyze communication performance and link budgets
- Perform signal processing model analysis and validation
- Support engineering trade studies to improve system performance, cost, and schedule
- Develop prototype demonstrations on flight-like communication subsystem testbeds
- Support unit-level integration activities and performance simulations
- Assist with ASIC and FPGA system design and verification efforts
- Participate in hardware procurement, design reviews, and final unit sell-offs
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges
Required QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in:
- Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Data Science
- 1+ years of experience in signal processing or image processing
- 5+ years of experience in electronic systems engineering
Preferred Qualifications
We're especially interested in candidates with:
- Master's degree focused on Signal Processing, Communications, or Algorithm Development
- Experience developing algorithms for implementation on ASICs or FPGAs
- Academic or professional experience in Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Experience with Simulink, Python, C++, or similar engineering tools
- Experience contributing to or leading collaborative engineering projects
- Knowledge of system verification planning and verification methodologies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply theory to real-world engineering challenges
- 9+ years of related engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of related experience, or
- Master's degree with 7+ years of related experience, or
- PhD with 4+ years of related experience
Why Join Us?Shape the Future of Space Technology
Work on next-generation satellite communications systems that support critical missions, global connectivity, and technological advancement.
Collaborate with Industry ExpertsJoin a team of accomplished engineers, technologists, and innovators working at the forefront of aerospace engineering.
Expand Your Technical HorizonsGain hands-on experience across systems engineering, digital signal processing, payload development, ASIC/FPGA technologies, testing, verification, and integration.
Competitive PayEarn a starting pay rate of $69.46 per hour while contributing to sophisticated aerospace programs with real-world impact.
Grow Your Career with PDS Tech CommercialAt PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional talent with industry-leading organizations. You'll have opportunities to build your expertise, broaden your experience, and work on projects that push the boundaries of what's possible.
Ready to Launch Your Next Engineering Challenge?
If you're a Systems Engineer eager to work on advanced satellite communications, digital signal processing, and next-generation aerospace technologies, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in helping build the future of space-based communications from El Segundo, California.
Pay Details: $69.46 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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