Principal Systems Engineer

Company: Kymeta
Location: Redmond
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

Principal Systems Engineer Who We Are Kymeta revolutionizes satellite communications through Intelligent Communications Platforms (ICPs). Our electronically steered flat panel antennas enable seamless communications on-the-move. Kymeta solutions serve government, military, maritime, transport, and public safety clients worldwide, providing uninterrupted connectivity and spatial intelligence anywhere, anytime. With over 150 patents, Kymeta is shaping the future of global communications. What We Need The SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Systems Engineering will collaborate with exceptionally skilled teams of multi-disciplined engineers to develop the next generation of satellite-based mobile communications. This role will engage with RF Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical & Firmware Engineering, Materials & Reliability Engineering, Program Management, Product Management, and executive leadership to define, develop, test, and align Systems Engineering with product family objectives. There will be primary interaction with Military Prime contractors for technology innovation and integration. As a technology leader, you will direct technical aspects of assigned programs and join executive strategy sessions. Key Duties and Responsibilities Ability to set direction for team solving complex issues on critical systems-related approaches, requirements, specifications, and design. Coordinates engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the platform. Develop new concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements. Align cross-functional teams on Systems Engineering Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Cost & Supply Chain. Guide engineering teams on system-level design specifications, analysis, and trade-offs, including defining hardware and software requirements, features, and integration tests. Establish, foster, and mature Research and Development (R&D) partnerships with academia, commercial industry, and government agencies in respective areas of expertise and support cross-collaboration with the other areas. Support engineering team readiness and execution during test phases and lead anomaly resolution teams. Responsible for the framework to support technical root cause investigations and corrective action plans. Accelerate design, development, and deployment speed through engineering development process improvements. Skills and Experience 10 years in RF or SATCOM system design, integration, and test, preferably in the defense or aerospace sector. Expertise in RF measurement and analysis, antenna systems, waveform optimization, and RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer, VNA, signal generator). Proficiency with modelling and simulation and programming tools (Python, MATLAB, STK, SystemVue). Strong communicator and systems thinker capable of leading technical direction and engaging senior stakeholders. Eligibility for Top Secret clearance required. Preferred Background Experience 10 years of technical experience Previous clearance of secret or higher Understanding digital or analog beamforming and communications systems. Previous experience in highly complex system integration and test activities. Previous experience with one of the following wireless standards and networks: LTE, 5G, or Sat Comm communications systems. Education BSEE or equivalent experience in a related field, M.E. Systems Engineering preferred. Compensation Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $150,000 – $250,000. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography. The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package which includes: Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Vision & Dental Life/AD&D Employee Assistance Program 401k Paid Time Off Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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