Kymeta

Senior Systems Engineer

Redmond, Washington, United States

$140-200k

Full Time

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Senior Systems Engineer

Who We Are

Kymeta’s mission is to enhance lives by unlocking the potential for global satellite and cellular broadband communications while on the move. We do this through our innovative solutions, best in class technologies that meet and exceed our customers’ requirements.

Our core principles define the character and spirit of our employees and how we operate. We are committed to fostering a customer focused culture by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that is rooted in supporting its employees and our corporate social responsibilities.

What We Need

The Senior Systems Engineer will work with multi-disciplined engineers to architect and design the next generation of satellite-based mobile communication platforms. This role will work with our product development, hardware and software teams to translate market and customer requests into system requirements, detailed specifications, and determine key performance indices that drive the overall criteria for success. The ideal candidate will be able to lead and direct design, modeling and analysis efforts, and will develop performance expectations for features which provide a seamless mobile experience on satellite networks. The Senior Systems Engineer will operate as both a lead and individual contributor in the technical direction of systems, software architecture, algorithms, and data analysis by helping to solve complex mobile satellite communication and networking challenges.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead system level architecture and design of satellite terminal platforms and networks

Establish the plan of record for large engineering projects

Collaborate with product team to define requirements for next-gen satellite communication platforms

Develop and maintain design collateral such as physical block diagrams, integration diagrams, network diagrams, CBOMs and size, weight, power, performance budgets

Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform design, and communicate progress to executive stakeholders

Work with engineering teams on system level design specifications, analysis and trade-offs, including definition of both hardware and software requirements, features, and integration tests

Develop gate review collateral to demonstrate maturity commensurate with product development phase

Identify, prioritize, and drive mitigation of system level risks

Perform modeling and link budget analysis of wireless communications systems

Drive streamlined integration efforts of new product hardware, software, network and support equipment for faster feedback and iterative development

Decompose product level objectives and use case definitions and objectives to align with testable real world scenarios into actionable engineering workstreams

Perform component trade studies (including make/buy trades and supplier identification/research)

Analyze, report and communicate test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Purchase, organize, and manage integration lab equipment

Weekly workstream reporting, including briefing sponsors and internal stakeholders

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

7+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: RF system design, satellite communication system design, mmWave 5G UE system design

Demonstrated ability to influence and set technology standards and process direction

Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Manufacturing and Supply Chain organizations

Demonstrated leadership throughout the product lifecycle from concept through development and launch with an understanding of support and end of life

Modeling and simulation experience using industry tools (e.g. MATLAB, STK, NumPy, GIS)

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated toolkit of creative and logical approaches grounded in advanced data analysis and interpretation skills. Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize data from many different sources such as experimental measurements, computational models and field data

Experience with highly complicated system integration and test activities

Experience with automation in Linux and Windows environments

Strong proficiency in using python for automation and data visualization

Preferred experience with position, navigation, and timing algorithms, sensors, and alt-nav solutions

Preferred experienced with military use-cases, applications, and customers

U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a security clearance

EDUCATION

BS or higher in electrical engineering or related discipline, MS preferred

COMPENSATION

Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $140,000 - $200,000. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography. The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Vision & Dental

Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid Time Off

Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year

Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year

Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.