Job Title: Senior SATCOM Algorithm Engineering Manager
Department: Engineering-> Systems
Reports To: Director, Systems Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt
Last Modified: 10/20/2025
Level: T5
Location: Chandler, AZ - Onsite 5 Days a week
Position SummarySeeking an experienced SATCOM Algorithm Engineering Manager. Support architecture and requirements definition, systems design, and systems integration of next generation satellite modems and related signal processing products.
Responsibilities- Architect, design, develop and integrate ground-based satellite modem systems, including:
- High level architecture and requirements definition
- Support FPGA-based modem implementation
- Includes VHDL design and implementation of satellite communications waveforms and related signal processing algorithms
- Support/lead integration of communications subsystems.
- Utilize strong communication skills to effectively work and communicate with team members and engineering management.
Qualifications- Strong SATCOM systems engineering experience
- SATCOM signal processing / algorithm development expertise
- Strong VHDL design and implementation experience
- Knowledge of SATCOM waveforms such as DVB-S2X
- Knowledge of FPGA-based implementation of SATCOM modems and related signal processing
- FPGA capabilities and limitations
- SERDES interfaces
- Ethernet interfaces
- A/D and DACs
- L-band interfaces
- Experience with communications simulation tools (e.g. Matlab)
- Familiar with laboratory environment
- Experience with laboratory measurement tools (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERT, etc.)
- Proficient in software languages (C, C++ )
- Working knowledge of communication networks and security within a zero-trust environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
Desired Qualifications- Working knowledge of digital IF streams such as VITA 49.2, DIFI and/or eCPRi
- Working knowledge of 5G Non Terrestrial Network (NTN) waveforms
- Familiar with WGS certification
- Possess an active DoD clearance or demonstrate readiness to obtain one
Education- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, or related degree.
Experience:
- 10+ years of Satellite Communications Systems Engineering or related experience.
