Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity models of laser, microwave, and/or optical components and systems, including propagation, nonlinear effects, and noise sources.
• Perform system-level simulations to predict performance, sensitivity, and robustness under realistic operating conditions.
• Analyze experimental and test data to calibrate, validate, and refine models.
• Translate complex modeling results into actionable recommendations for multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop simulation workflows, tools, and automation to support rapid design trades and “what-if” studies.
• Document modeling assumptions, methods, and results clearly for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Stay current on state-of-the-art modeling techniques and relevant commercial/academic tools.

Qualifications

• About the Must Haves:
• Average of 5–10 years of experience in modeling and simulation of at least one of the following: Laser systems, Microwave/RF systems, Radio communication systems, Optical systems.
• Proficiency with scientific computing tools, such as (NumPy/SciPy), or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to build, debug, and validate models against analytical theory and experimental data.
• Ability to report to designated work location in Albuquerque, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer.
• About the Desired:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex physical systems into tractable models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.