Senior Systems Engineer, SATCOM and RF Connectivity
$97,000–$117,000 year
On-siteBrea, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Systems Engineer for SATCOM and RF Connectivity responsible for system-level engineering across the lifecycle of satellite communications and In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) products. Lead requirements definition and verification, develop architectures and interfaces across GEO/MEO/LEO networks and Ka-band operation, perform RF/link analyses and performance assessments, analyze antenna and RF chain performance, guide trade studies and technical evaluations, collaborate with customers and partners, contribute to system documentation (requirements, design descriptions, ICDs, interconnect diagrams), support integration and testing, provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, evaluate emerging technologies, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
- 6+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, preferably supporting aerospace, avionics, SATCOM, wireless communications, or connectivity products.
- Experience developing, managing, and verifying system, subsystem, and interface requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
- Working knowledge of SATCOM, RF communications, and In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) systems, including satellite link analysis, antenna systems, and modem/RF chain design.
- Understanding of IP networking concepts including routing, switching, network protocols, and connectivity architectures.
- Experience collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams on complex technical programs.
- Experience with requirements management, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and/or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo is preferred.
- Experience managing multi-level requirements sets and requirements traceability is preferred.
- Familiarity with aircraft integration concepts, avionics systems, or aerospace certification environments (e.g., DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, STC) is preferred.
- Familiarity with multi-orbit constellations (LEO/MEO), beam/satellite handover, and ground network integration is preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting tools for system and installation documentation is preferred.
- INCOSE certification or demonstrated application of Systems Engineering best practices is desired
- Benefits
- The starting pay range for this position is $97,000 to $117,000 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
- In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
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