Signals System Engineer 1

Columbia Technology Partners

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Systems Engineering experience in relevant fields.
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; extensive experience can substitute for degree.
  • DOD 8570 Certification required for cybersecurity roles.

Responsibilities

  • Support design and deployment of satellite data center solutions.
  • Contribute to systems engineering across hardware, software, network, and RF components.
  • Assist in developing and integrating communication RF and signal processing systems.
  • Conduct system requirements analysis and validation activities.
  • Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations.
  • Maintain systems engineering documentation such as test plans and configuration records.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to resolve technical issues.

Benefits

  • Three medical plan options with both in-network and out-of-network choices.
  • Free dental and vision insurance fully paid by CTP.
  • 401k with a 6% company contribution.
  • Generous and customizable paid time off plans.
  • Up to $10,000 for career-related education and training.
  • Life and AD&D insurance with short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost.
  • Year-end profit-sharing bonuses and a lucrative referral bonus program.
Full Job Description
Description:

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection-based systems. This role contributes to end-to-end systems engineering activities across hardware, software, network, and Radio Frequency (RF) components, including Hardware, Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS), Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), and LOPERS and/or TURNKEY solutions. The Systems Engineer will support mission-critical communication and signal processing environments and collaborate closely within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection-based systems utilizing Hardware, GOTS, COTS, and LOPERS and/or TURNKEY solutions.
  • Contribute to systems engineering efforts across hardware, software, network, and RF components to ensure system performance, interoperability, and mission readiness.
  • Assist with the development and integration of RF and signal processing systems for communication system applications.
  • Support system requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, and validation activities.
  • Participate in system integration, test execution, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation to ensure compliance with technical and mission requirements.
  • Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including technical artifacts, test plans, interface control documents, and configuration management records.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support lifecycle sustainment and system integration activities.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum of seven (7) years of Systems Engineering experience on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline. Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.


Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
  • Certification Requirements:
    • DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Salary Range Transparency

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.

How We Determine Salary Ranges

Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
  • Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
  • Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
  • Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
  • Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
  • Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Really good benefits, for really GREAT people:

From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where you're going, together.

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.

Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.

Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution

PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.

Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.

Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!

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