Communication Systems Engineer

• Analyze requirements and translate them into system requirements and functionalities
• Participate in defining and evolving communication system functionalities
• Draft functional and technical specifications
• Define interfaces between software, electronics, networks, and infrastructure
• Produce system architecture and interface diagrams
• Analyze the operation of communication equipment and associated protocols
• Participate in architecture decisions related to network protocols and communication infrastructures
• Contribute to the preparation of technical notes and justification documents
• Prepare and conduct system integration, verification, and validation activities
• Define test scenarios and procedures
• Analyze test results and identify deviations or anomalies
• Provide technical leadership for system changes in collaboration with technical teams
• Take operational constraints into account when designing and evolving functionalities
• Act as the interface between different disciplines to ensure the overall consistency of the system
• Work on complex technology projects involving embedded communication systems for a defense and embedded-systems organization
• Work within multidisciplinary teams at the intersection of systems, software, electronics, networking, and communications expertise

Requirements

• Master’s degree / engineering degree or equivalent (Bac+5) with a specialization in systems engineering, telecommunications, electronics, networking, or embedded systems
• 3–5 years of experience in systems engineering applied to complex communication environments (ideally required)
• Strong understanding of system architectures
• Proficiency in or knowledge of systems architecture and systems engineering
• Proficiency in or knowledge of communication and telecommunications systems
• Proficiency in or knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, and Ethernet architectures and protocols
• Proficiency in or knowledge of IP networks and infrastructures
• Proficiency in or knowledge of hardware, software, and network interfaces
• Proficiency in or knowledge of embedded systems
• Proficiency in or knowledge of drafting functional and technical specifications
• Proficiency in or knowledge of system integration and testing
• Proficiency in or knowledge of IVV / IVVQ activities
• Proficiency in or knowledge of SysML, UML, DOORS, or equivalent tools
• Eligible to obtain Secret Défense security clearance
• Acoustic communications experience is not essential; strong experience with complex communication systems is relevant
• Preferred experience: defense, naval or maritime environments, autonomous or embedded systems, embedded communications, highly constrained operational environments, collaboration with users or operational teams, and acoustic communications
• Personal qualities: pragmatic, autonomous, and systems-oriented, with the ability to communicate with multidisciplinary teams and formalize complex requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering and architecture, with a strong focus on communication and telecommunications systems. Proficient in system integration, testing, and the use of relevant modeling tools to ensure effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Systems Engineering
• Communication Systems
• TCP/IP Protocols
• System Integration and Testing
• SysML or UML Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Systems Architecture
• Communication Protocols
• Embedded Systems
• Technical Specifications Drafting
• IVV / IVVQ Activities
• Network Interfaces
• Test Scenario Definition
• Test Result Analysis
• Operational Constraints Analysis
• Interface Diagram Production

Soft Skills

• Pragmatic
• Autonomous
• Systems-Oriented
• Effective Communication
• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering
• Eligible for Secret Défense Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Defense
• Naval Environments
• Maritime Environments
• Embedded Communications
• Complex Communication Systems

Tools & Technologies

• DOORS
• UML
• SysML