Systems Engineer

• Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.
• 5+ years of experience in the satellite communications field strongly preferred — candidates with this domain depth stand out significantly over similarly skilled generalists
• Strong understanding of satellite communications systems, architectures, and network topologies, including GEO, MEO, and LEO constellations and their tradeoffs, and bent-pipe vs. regenerative payload architectures
• Familiarity with satellite ground segment components, including gateways, terminals, modems, and network management systems
• Demonstrated experience performing satellite link budget analysis and RF performance assessments, including EIRP, G/T, C/N and C/N₀, Eb/N₀, link margins, and availability targets
• Understanding of RF propagation effects — free-space path loss, atmospheric attenuation, rain fade, scintillation, and interference — particularly for Ku- and Ka-band systems, and experience evaluating mitigation strategies for them
• Knowledge of antenna systems, beam patterns, pointing accuracy, polarization, and gain calculations
• Understanding of digital communications principles, including modulation and coding schemes (QPSK, 8PSK, APSK), adaptive coding and modulation (ACM), and multiple access methods (TDMA, FDMA, CDMA, DAMA)
• Familiarity with satellite frequency bands (L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka, Q/V) and spectrum coordination/interference mitigation techniques, including relevant ITU and national regulatory frameworks
• Ability to troubleshoot end-to-end satellite network performance, including latency, throughput, QoS, and capacity/availability analysis, using RF and network-layer diagnostics
• 5+ years of experience developing software in C++, Auria's primary language for PPMC software development; strong experience in Java or another object-oriented language will also be considered, as transition to C++ is typically fast
• 3+ years of experience working as part of a larger Agile/Scrum SW development process
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience developing modern web-based user interfaces using React, Vue.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, or HTML/CSS — a meaningful differentiator for tooling and dashboard work on PPMC
• Familiarity with responsive design, UI/UX best practices, and integrating web applications with backend services
• Capable of building web services, particularly REST services
• Capable of developing code using multi-threading and asynchronous/synchronous interactions between threads
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Experience writing unit, system, and end-to-end tests
• Proficiency writing technical documentation (technical user guides, patch descriptions)

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you’re with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.

• 401(k) Match—Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.

...and that’s just the beginning!