Digital Communications Architect
On-site · Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Digital Communications Architect role leading development of high-speed digital, DSP, and RF systems for satellites and other space/airborne platforms. Responsibilities include driving concept-to-deployment of digital communications products, providing technical leadership for proposal efforts and customer-facing technical documentation, guiding feasibility studies and pre-contract engineering work (SOW/Requirements), coordinating with business development for customer engagements, evaluating key technologies, and leading transitions from R&D to full product execution. Requires senior-level expertise in architectures for terrestrial and space-based systems, experience with digital beamforming and radiation mitigation, and a track record of cross-functional leadership and making make-vs-buy decisions. Must be a U.S. Citizen with active security clearance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in developing high-speed digital, DSP, and RF systems for terrestrial and space applications
- Strong background in digital communications systems, RF architecture, FPGA design, and DSP algorithms
- Expertise in satellite communications payload architecture, including digital channelization and digital beamforming
- Deep understanding of radiation effects and radiation mitigation in commercial ICs
- Hands-on experience with PCB design, layout, and fabrication of high-speed digital/SERDES, RF, and hybrid stack-up boards
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and providing technical oversight to ensure successful project execution
- Proven experience in supporting technical proposals and customer presentations, especially in complex system-level solutions
- Expertise in systems architecture for both terrestrial and space-based systems, including defining technical requirements and making strategic design decisions
- A proven track record of making critical ‘make vs. buy’ decisions, with an innovative approach to solving complex engineering problems
- Proficient with design and simulation tools for digital, RF, and DSP systems, including FPGA design and verification
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. Active security clearance is required.
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