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Systems Engineer – Communications Architecture

Nokia

Systems Engineer – Communications Architecture

full-timePosted: Aug 31, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026United States

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join our Aerospace Communications Engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing end-to-end communication architectures, ensuring seamless integration across spacecraft, relay nodes, ground systems, and user terminals. Your expertise will contribute to translating mission concepts into tangible system requirements, evaluating architectural trade-offs, and driving the design and validation of cutting-edge communication systems for cis-lunar, deep-space, and terrestrial networks. Support the development of end-to-end communication system architectures, spanning space and terrestrial networks. Create architectural models for spacecraft communications, relay networks, ground systems, and user terminals. Define system decomposition, subsystem boundaries, and function allocation across various elements. Develop architecture views, operational concepts, mission scenarios, and technical roadmaps. Participate in system-level design activities, including communications payloads and mission operations. Analyze mission objectives to derive system-level requirements and maintain traceability. Perform communications system analysis, including link budget, coverage, and network capacity planning. Conduct architectural trade studies and evaluate SWaP-C trade-offs against mission objectives. Define and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for seamless integration. Create and maintain system architecture documentation, specifications, and technical reports. Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering. 3-5 years of engineering experience in aerospace, telecommunications, or related fields. Experience in system design, requirements development, communications analysis, or architecture. Solid understanding of communication theory, digital modulation, channel coding, and RF fundamentals. Familiarity with networking principles, TCP/IP protocols, routing, switching, and mesh networking. Knowledge of wireless technologies, LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, and satellite communications. Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is preferred. Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex technical solutions. Passion for space exploration and a desire to grow into system architecture leadership roles.

Locations

  • United States
  • Legacy Central

Skills Required

  • aerospaceintermediate
  • system designintermediate
  • networking principlesintermediate
  • wireless technologiesintermediate
  • Model-Based Systems Engineeringintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering. (degree in aerospace)
  • 3-5 years of engineering experience in aerospace, telecommunications, or related fields. (experience, 5 years)
  • Experience in system design, requirements development, communications analysis, or architecture. (experience)
  • Solid understanding of communication theory, digital modulation, channel coding, and RF fundamentals. (experience)
  • Familiarity with networking principles, TCP/IP protocols, routing, switching, and mesh networking. (experience)
  • Knowledge of wireless technologies, LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, and satellite communications. (experience)
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is preferred. (experience)
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities. (experience)
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex technical solutions. (experience)
  • Passion for space exploration and a desire to grow into system architecture leadership roles. (experience)

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