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JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 4
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $95.50/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance required to start.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: First shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Model, design, and analyze end-to-end communications systems including waveforms, terminal networks, and ground/space hubs using purpose-built simulation tools.

• Apply Digital Signal Processing and digital communications principles including modulations, Forward Error Correction, and standard waveform families for MILSATCOM and commercial systems.

• Perform detailed link budget and closure analyses accounting for nonlinear distortion, adjacent-channel/self-interference, intentional jamming, and advanced threat environments.

• Conduct constellation-level trade studies and performance analyses across multi-vehicle space architectures.

• Optimize dynamic allocation and scheduling of constellation resources including time, RF bandwidth, transmit power, and onboard data storage.

• Translate multi-subsystem constraints into actionable engineering trades and optimization models.

• Review, validate, and document simulation models and analytical codebases.

• Maintain version control and collaborative development workflows using modern configuration management tools such as Git or GitLab.

• Build high-impact visualizations including interactive dashboards, dynamic data graphics, and mission concept videos.

• Present simulation findings and technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders to inform critical program decisions.

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance required to start.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience in satellite communications, constellation design, systems engineering, or modeling, simulation, and analysis.

• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for scientific computing and data analysis.

• Strong foundation in digital communications and digital signal processing fundamentals.

• Hands-on experience using modeling and simulation tools for RF and digital communications analysis.

• Familiarity with space system design concepts including link budgets, coverage analysis, beam pattern synthesis, and orbital visibility assessments.

• Demonstrated experience conducting system-of-systems trade studies and technical evaluations.

• Preferred: Proficiency in both Python and MATLAB, experience with US Government satellite communications, constellation-level resource scheduling, custom MS&A simulation engines, Git/GitLab CI/CD workflows, and technical visualization for space missions.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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