​​At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration.   With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions.  Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!​

​​The Communication Architectures Department (CAD) has three main lines of work: the department performs trade studies, analyses, and simulations tooptimizethe overall communications performance of terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems. CAD also guides the development of spectrum regulations and policies to assure critical wireless systems have access to necessary spectrum resources. Finally, we are actively engaged in the development of RF communications prototypes, especiallythose involving commercial LEO and MEO satellite systems as well as hybrid commercial and US Government (USG) systems.  ​

The role of the  EngineeringSpecialist - Communications Systems Engineering:designs, develops, models, simulates, tests, and analyzes communications systems, subsystems, and electronic signals for communication networks, data links, digital radio, battle management, and command and control systems. Examples include wide and local area networks, point-to-point systems, and secure systems. They apply knowledge of communications systems, modulation schema, signal coding, digital and wireless radio/communications technology, network architecture design, and related concepts, methods, techniques and tools, and document work and results.

The role of theSenior Member of Technical Staff– Communications Systems Engineering:supports the design, development, modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis of communications systems, subsystems, and electronic signals for communication networks, data links, digital radio, battle management, and command and control systems. Examples include wide and local area networks, point-to-point systems, and secure systems. They apply knowledge of communications systems, modulation schema, signal coding, digital and wireless radio/communications technology, network architecture design, and related concepts, methods, techniques and tools. Senior MTS personnel work collaboratively on technical projects and document work and results.

​​The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facilityat​​El Segundo, CA.​

​​What You’ll Be Doing​ 

• ​​Performing technical analyses of terrestrial and space-based communication systems, including latest-generation cellular and commercial pLEO 

• ​Developing working prototypes leveraging these systems and novel hardware to demonstrate capability improvements 

• ​Assess the performance of satellite and ground systems, communication links, and wireless network protocols 

• ​Document work products in briefings and/or technical reports to customers and colleagues 

• ​Opportunities to propose and carry out internal R&D projects, engage in field work, and publish in conferences and journals 

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​​What You Need to be Successful – ​​Senior Member of Technical Staff​ 

​​Minimum Requirements:​  

• ​​Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field  

• ​A minimum of 4 years' practical experience in a relevant STEM field, including graduate studies