Principal Communications Systems Engineer

STS Technical Services is hiring a Principal Communication Systems Engineer in Westminster, Colorado.

If you thrive in a startup-style environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge phased arrays for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, this is the role for you.

Our client is seeking a Principal Communication Systems Engineer with a strong background in systems engineering, experience in space technology, and the ability to serve as the technical point of contact for communication programs. In this position, you will support space architecture concepts, subsystem design, payload design, requirements development, high-level system architecture, CONOPS development, and risk assessment.

This role requires coordination across multidiscipline engineering teams, raising program-level issues, and driving complex projects to successful outcomes.

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and ensure compatibility of all interfaces
  
• Collaborate with program management to support project scheduling and coordination
  
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with external customers for baseline discussions
  
• Act as the bridge between program management, engineering, and manufacturing teams to maintain clear communication
  
• Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability
  
• Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies
  
• Identify and resolve issues that could impede engineering team progress
  
• Foster a culture of efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  
• Minimum of 9 years of experience with emphasis on space-based communication payloads
  
• Practical experience with antenna and RF systems
  
• Experience collaborating with product/component developers and vendors
  
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
  
• Proficiency with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama
  
• Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large, open-ended projects
  
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work effectively under pressure
  
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to assess and resolve complex technical challenges
  
• Proven ability to work effectively with multifunctional engineering teams
  

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