SYSTEMS ENGINEER

The primary roles for this position are to: participate in satellite systems design, engineering support services, training activities and take direction from a senior level engineer or manager; participate in delivering engineering services including design, testing, troubleshooting and analysis; work alongside peers to drive innovative program and solutions; and complete engineering projects in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner. Position will be based in Plano Texas

Job Duties:

• Provide engineering support to customers, sales and operations for satellite communications, including testing, system design, troubleshooting, documenting solutions and applying principles of electrical, physics and material science
• Assure system and product quality by designing test methods, testing finished product and system capabilities, and confirming assembly and installation processes
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Troubleshoot design or fabrication problems with electrical and electromechanical systems, identify root cause of problems, and develop and implement creative and pragmatic solutions
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
• Produce technically sound designs which meet contract requirements, good engineering practices and solve the customer's needs and/or problems
• Maintain awareness of current state-of-the-art technologies and trends in electrical engineering and suggest product improvement ideas
• Travel may be required as needed, including both domestic and international
• Provide high level technical support to customers and other departments
• Provide training to employees and customers
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as requested

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program
• Excellent electrical aptitude
• RF Knowledge
• Hands on, mechanical aptitude is a plus
• Understanding of TCP/IP, routing and switching
• CAD design software a plus (AutoCAD, Draftsight, Visio, etc.)
• Familiarity with Configuration Management Tools (Solidworks PDM) a plus
• Experience integrating electromechanical components in custom enclosures
• Ability to solve non-routine problems by integrating relevant resources
• Ability to work effectively both as an individual contributor and as a member of cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with aggressive program schedules
• Ability to prioritize and support multiple tasks
• Candidates must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance upon hire

Airbus DS Government Solutions, Inc. (Airbus DS-GS) is an industry leader in satcom & networking systems. Our unparalleled experience enables us to perfect requirement analysis, system design, turnkey delivery and logistics support of satcom systems for our customers.

Airbus DS-GS creates innovative, effective space & defense solutions for customers, keeping our clients ahead of the technological curve and driving the industry forward. Our mission is to make sure you complete yours.

Airbus DS-GS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws