Communication Systems Engineer Modeling & Simulation II Verified today

CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Communication Systems Engineer Modeling & Simulation II to join our Westminster, CO team.

You will assist with the design, development, integration, and testing of communications systems supporting our products and platforms. This role applies systems engineering principles to develop communication solutions, improve system performance, and resolve communications challenges throughout the product lifecycle.

You will work cross-functionally with systems, software, RF, electrical, mechanical, integration and test, quality, and program teams from concept development through integration, verification, and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of communications system architectures, interfaces, subsystems, and performance models.
• Perform system modeling, link analysis, performance evaluation, trade studies, simulation, and system integration activities.
• Review system requirements, interface specifications, architecture documentation, analytical results, and technical documentation.
• Leverage and contribute to a digital modelling and simulation ecosystem of tools to model communication system architecture in support of architecture trade studies, new business efforts, and requirement development.
• Identify workflow automation opportunities to establish streamlined, repeatable modeling and simulation processes.
• Perform verification, validation, testing, simulation, integration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Analyze simulation results, system performance data, test results, and engineering observations to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Support root cause investigations, engineering changes, system improvements, defect resolution, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with systems, software, RF, electrical, mechanical, integration and test, quality, and program teams.
• Prepare technical documentation, interface control documentation, verification reports, and engineering change documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, technical investigations, customer support activities, system integration, and verification activities.
• Review communications systems engineering methods, modeling practices, requirements management processes, and development activities to identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply engineering standards, company procedures, customer requirements, and systems engineering best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen system performance, requirements quality, and modeling accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer engineering, or related engineering field with 2-5 years of related experience, OR Master's degree with 0-3 years of related experience in communications systems engineering, system architecture, RF systems, systems integration, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of communications systems, systems engineering principles, system architecture, requirements development, and interface management.
• Experience with systems modeling, link analysis, performance evaluation, simulation tools, and engineering analysis methods.
• Understanding of digital communications, RF fundamentals, networking concepts, signal processing, interface development, and system integration.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes, verification methodologies, engineering documentation, technical standards, and requirements management.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation, product development, configuration management, and multidisciplinary engineering collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with engineering analysis and modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, STK, Python, or equivalent applications.
• Experience with engineering documentation, requirements management, and collaboration tools such as DOORS, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent applications.

Employment Terms

Full-time position. Compensation and benefits are determined based on role, experience, education, and key skills. Full-time employment includes company stock options and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

To conform with United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.