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Senior Waveform Engineer
San Diego, California · Government/MilitaryPosition: Senior Waveform Engineer
Full-time
Location: San Diego, CA
Compensation:
Clearance Level: Secret
Trabus Technologies (TRABUS), a minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in San Diego, has delivered innovative solutions in wireless technologies, cybersecurity, and AI to federal and private sector clients since 2010. With deep expertise in emerging technologies and engineering support for the armed services, TRABUS is recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for seven consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to solving real-world challenges through technical excellence and innovation.
SUMMARY: TRABUS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Waveform Engineer to support the US Space Force’s Multi-User Objective System (MUOS) constellation of satellites and their associated ground systems. MUOS is the DoD geostationary UHF satellites. This role requires understanding of narrow band communications requirements. You will be instrumental in developing, optimizing, and integrating advanced RF and waveform technologies across a broad spectrum of platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
DESIRED:
EDUCATION:
BENEFITS:
US citizenship and a final DoD adjudicated Secret Clearance
To apply, go to https://trabus.com/careers and click on “View Openings”
Trabus Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any status protected by federal, state, or local discrimination laws. Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits
Full-time
Location: San Diego, CA
Compensation:
Clearance Level: Secret
Trabus Technologies (TRABUS), a minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in San Diego, has delivered innovative solutions in wireless technologies, cybersecurity, and AI to federal and private sector clients since 2010. With deep expertise in emerging technologies and engineering support for the armed services, TRABUS is recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for seven consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to solving real-world challenges through technical excellence and innovation.
SUMMARY: TRABUS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Waveform Engineer to support the US Space Force’s Multi-User Objective System (MUOS) constellation of satellites and their associated ground systems. MUOS is the DoD geostationary UHF satellites. This role requires understanding of narrow band communications requirements. You will be instrumental in developing, optimizing, and integrating advanced RF and waveform technologies across a broad spectrum of platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide waveform (WF) software support for the current WF as well as NBSC enhancements.
- Provide the following related to the WF:
- Problem change requests (PCR) and potential resolution tracking;
- Participation in User Entry (UE) software Configuration Control Boards (CCBs);
- Development of software metrics; cyber security planning and mitigation; and support in developing and accessing emerging requirements.
- Review proposals related to the WF development environment as the ground system mission contractor and provide Information Repository (IR) in-processing support.
- Address emerging and future WF requirements for potential international partners, including security posture, cyber security, and exportability
- Manage and maintain conformance plans and processes; support conformance test case development and integration, testing, and reporting; and associated software support.
- Maintain the Common Air Interface (CAI) ICD.
- Provide WF Integration and Test (I&T) lab support including lab governance, Lab Access Requests, and MUOS Lab Scheduling Resource Board (MLSRB) support.
- Provide MUOS/NBSC terminal developer support including but not limited to participation in industry TIMs, trouble ticket and PCR coordination, Net-Centric Enterprise Solutions for Interoperability (NESI) developer support site management, and terminal certification.
- Provide recommendations to address WF/terminal integration issues.
- Provide technical expertise on third generation and beyond WCDMA telecommunications systems as adapted for space-based use and with military grade encryption.
- Review current methods employed to monitor system utilization and optimization and provide recommendations for enhancements.
- Provide technical trade studies on aspects of future generation standards for incorporation into existing infrastructure, including risks, cost, and schedule
- 10+ years of RF and Waveform experience working in a fast-paced DoD environment.
- Expertise in radio networks, waveform engineering, WCDMA knowledge and understanding of satellite communications.
- Experience with DoD and US Space Force cybersecurity requirements
- Experience in program management; program change requests; metrics requirements, visualization, and analysis.
- Demonstrated abilities to monitor system performance, utilize system optimization techniques and recommendations for system(s) improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fully adjudicated DoD security clearance – SECRET – is required
DESIRED:
- Prior experience supporting DoD contracts.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control.
- Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks
- Have proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationships
- Must demonstrate attention to detail, procedural compliance, and the ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Ability to obtain a security clearance or have one already
- Ability to obtain a fully adjudicated Top Secret clearance is desired.
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life AD&D
US citizenship and a final DoD adjudicated Secret Clearance
To apply, go to https://trabus.com/careers and click on “View Openings”
Trabus Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any status protected by federal, state, or local discrimination laws. Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits