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Systems Engineer – Communications Architecture

United States(Onsite)

We are seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join our Aerospace Communications Engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing end-to-end communication architectures, ensuring seamless integration across spacecraft, relay nodes, ground systems, and user terminals. Your expertise will contribute to translating mission concepts into tangible system requirements, evaluating architectural trade-offs, and driving the design and validation of cutting-edge communication systems for cis-lunar, deep-space, and terrestrial networks.

Your responsibilities

• Support the development of end-to-end communication system architectures, spanning space and terrestrial networks.
• Create architectural models for spacecraft communications, relay networks, ground systems, and user terminals.
• Define system decomposition, subsystem boundaries, and function allocation across various elements.
• Develop architecture views, operational concepts, mission scenarios, and technical roadmaps.
• Participate in system-level design activities, including communications payloads and mission operations.
• Analyze mission objectives to derive system-level requirements and maintain traceability.
• Perform communications system analysis, including link budget, coverage, and network capacity planning.
• Conduct architectural trade studies and evaluate SWaP-C trade-offs against mission objectives.
• Define and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for seamless integration.
• Create and maintain system architecture documentation, specifications, and technical reports.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience in aerospace, telecommunications, or related fields.
• Experience in system design, requirements development, communications analysis, or architecture.
• Solid understanding of communication theory, digital modulation, channel coding, and RF fundamentals.
• Familiarity with networking principles, TCP/IP protocols, routing, switching, and mesh networking.
• Knowledge of wireless technologies, LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, and satellite communications.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex technical solutions.
• Passion for space exploration and a desire to grow into system architecture leadership roles.

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Job Info

• Job CategoryApplied R&D
• Posting Date06/22/2026
• Degree LevelBachelor’s degree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeExperienced
• Job Identification37824
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?)No
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• Laptop - support with ordering neededYes
• Salary RangeUS Annual Base Salary Range: $105,000 - $195,000 USD

*Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.

• Experience levelExperienced
• Locations6600 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, Texas, 75023-2310, US(Onsite)
• Regular or TemporaryRegular

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