AMERGINT Technologies is now part of the ARKA Group, L.P. ARKA stands for more than creating better technology. We believe in building a better world. Built on a diversity of people, ideas and thoughts, we develop the technologies and projects that have a meaningful impact for a more certain, sustainable world of opportunity for everyone.
The space industry is booming, and at AMERGINT Technologies, we are the link. AMERGINT Technologies is deploying critical, cutting-edge hardware and software solutions to our customers all over the world, around the globe, and in space. Since 2008, AMERGINT has delivered more than 2,500 applications, across our three product families, that support mission-critical communication networks. From the International Space Station to cubesats, AMERGINT has been entrusted as a critical infrastructure partner for commercial, civil, and government customers alike.
To continue to support our growing business, AMERGINT is looking for new team members who embody our core values: Do What’s Right, Unleash Intellectual Capital, Deliver Value, and Keep it Lean.
The Role
The Director of Signal Processing and Communications Engineering position is a new and exciting leadership position that is intended to advance the state of AMERGINT’s Signal Processing and Communications technology. At AMERGINT we leverage cutting edge FPGA, ASIC and component technology in the digitization and conditioning of RF signals in satellite communications, radar, and signal monitoring applications. In this role you will create and manage technology roadmaps based on future business opportunities for RF products and projects and manage the design and implementation of modems and related algorithms, in a software-defined radio environment. You will define budgets and manage IR&D schedules for bringing these new capabilities to life. In addition you will hire, train, and manage an experienced engineering team to help realize the future.
Responsibilities:
Participates with other leaders to establish objectives and define strategies for the business.
Creates technical strategies and roadmaps to build solutions for future opportunities.
Works with engineering and business leadership to prioritize development efforts to drive business revenue.
Interacts with executives and major customers on project execution, product performance, business development
Lead and contribute to technical proposal efforts on bid opportunities.
Participate as needed in all phases of engineering design and communications system development with emphasis on the planning, analysis, building, testing, integration, documentation and presentation phases of product and solutions development.
Requirements:
8-10 years RF experience with a BS in Engineering or similar. Masters preferred.
Complex experience with Software Defined Radios, Digital Communications, Digital Filtering, and algorithm design. Experience in RF spectrum engineering, RF system design, development, and implementation for government, military and commercial communications platforms
Familiar with digital signal processing (DSP) for things such as filter design and link-level simulation.
Implementation experience performing digital signal processing in embedded systems using VHDL or Verilog on FPGA platforms.
Knowledge of, and experience of HW/SW/System development lifecycle experience including: architecture specification, detailed design, validation and field testing
Significant project management experience and excellent communication/presentation skills.
Signal processing experience including detailed knowledge of payload, TT&C, commercial satellite communications and tactical waveform applications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interface directly with customers
Ability to successfully manage the development of new products and platforms.
Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf
What We Offer:
- Colorado Pay Range From: $170K to $225k annually
- Generous vacation policy
- Recognition and rewards
- Paid company holidays, sick time, and maternity/paternity leave
- Competitive medical and dental insurance
- Employer contributions to 401k, to include a match
- Company supported health savings account (HSA)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance, AD&D, and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition/professional development assistance
- Employee discounts from company partners
- Onsite gym
- Annual bonus eligibility (based on company performance)
- All employees are eligible for bonuses
Working at AMERGINT
AMERGINT’s headquarters is located in northern Colorado Springs, CO. We are driven by challenge. We hire problem-solvers, then trust and empower them to take ownership, lead decision-making, and differentiate. We believe in giving our people space to thrive. We offer challenging work with opportunities for independence and growth, offer a fully stocked kitchen, espresso machines, flexible work schedule arrangements, company-sponsored events, community volunteer events, onsite games/break activities, business casual attire, and onsite gym, and local trails for hiking and biking and a hybrid onsite/remote work option. Our offices are also dog friendly, and our we encourage our employees to bring in in their furry friends.
AMERGINT Technologies, Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
