Senior Technical Advisor, Innovation Engineering

09 Aug 2024

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RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor, Innovation Engineering in McLean, VA.

Duties Include: Senior Technical Advisor will collaborate within the Innovation organization in the design and implementation of the NG-SDN, modeling the satellites payload and ground subsystems as part of the integrated NG-SDN ecosystem Develop analytical models for satellite payload units such as amplifiers and filters, predict performance of those units, and generate requirements for unit and subsystem performance specifications Develop analytical models for advanced transmission techniques and enhanced modulation/coding schemes to support new emerging services and applications Perform satellite transmission engineering analytical studies involving end-to-end link parameters, ground segments, channel coding & modulation, payload performance and propagation effects on link budgets Perform system tradeoffs for advanced digital payload architectures (processed and non-processed), assess design performance parameters for various subsystems such as analog/digital beam forming, analog/digital filtering and conduct specialized analysis for various channel loading and assess system impairments that impact payload performance As a Senior Technical Advisor, you will conduct end-to-end system modeling & simulation using MATLAB including modem, ground subsystem and satellite subsystem Conduct specialized studies for complex satellite configurations (inclined orbit operation, spacecraft collocation scenarios, etc.) including adjacent satellite interference and other system impairments that impact service performance Enhance the transmission engineering tools by implementing new transmission techniques and enhanced modulation/coding schemes to support new emerging services and applications

REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the stated requirement) At least 12-years of recent experience with Advanced Payload Architecture design and ecosystems solutions Strong analytical skills with previous experience in the analytical modeling of digital and RF satellite communication links including channel coding & modulation techniques Knowledge of NGSO systems Expertise in the overall aspects of satellite communication systems, communication satellite payloads, propagation effects, physical layer transmission techniques, modem, and codec Strong experience of Satellite Communication Engineering and applications Ability to multi-task and make time critical decisions Excellent command of the English language both reading & writing, ability to communicate complex technical topics in terms of performance and outcomes Excellent Computer skills and ability to work with Microsoft Office suite Experience in simulation & modeling tools such as MATLAB is a plus

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

  • ID: #44728977
  • State: Virginia Mclean 22102 Mclean USA
  • City: Mclean
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-08-09
  • Deadline: 2022-10-07
  • Category: Et cetera