Communications Digital Twin and EMSO Solutions Engineer

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Communications Digital Twin Engineer with a strong background in aerospace, defense systems, and electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO). In this role, you will develop, validate, and deploy advanced digital twin models for communications systems to support mission-critical applications in aerospace and defense. You will work across multi-domain environments—land, air, sea, space, and cyber—to enable faster innovation, system optimization, and operational readiness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RF/microwave, electronic systems, test instrumentation, wireless communication & radar technologies, Network Digital Twin, RF Channel Emulators and Wireless Emulators, combined with a passion for solving technical challenges and delivering exceptional customer support.
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical expert for customers in the aerospace and defense and wireless communications industry, providing pre-sales and post-sales support and project management of complex delivery.
Digital Twin Development
Design, implement, and validate digital twin models of communications systems, including RF, microwave, and high-speed digital links.
Integrate physics-based models, system-level simulations, and AI/ML approaches to enable predictive system behavior and mission outcome analysis.
Aerospace & Defense Applications
Support modeling of tactical and strategic communications networks, satellite links, radar/communications coexistence, and contested spectrum scenarios.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align digital twin capabilities with aerospace and defense mission requirements.
Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO)
Develop models and tools for spectrum situational awareness, interference mitigation, EW (Electronic Warfare) effects, and spectrum agility.
Conduct studies and mission simulations to evaluate system resilience under electronic attack and spectrum congestion.
Collaboration & Customer Engagement
Work closely with government, defense, and aerospace partners to translate mission needs into digital twin implementations.
Provide technical expertise in customer engagements, demonstrations, and proposals.
Innovation & Research
Stay current on emerging trends in digital twin technologies, AI/ML for communications, and EMSO applications.
Contribute to research initiatives and whitepapers supporting next-generation aerospace and defense communication systems.
Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate Keysight Network Modelling tools Exata with Keysight test and measurement solutions, RF Channel Emulators, Wireless Devices and Network Emulators, RF Signal Monitoring & Recording Systems, Traffic Generators, with system architecture design and integration.
Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and hands-on training sessions for customers and partners.
Collaborate with the sales team to identify new business opportunities and help define solution strategies.
Stay current with wireless communication industry trends, military standards, and emerging technologies in the A/D landscape.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or related technical field.
3-7+ years of experience in test and measurement or applications engineering, with a focus on aerospace & defense and wireless communication markets.
Strong background in RF/microwave communications, signal processing, and system modeling.
Knowledge of RF/microwave test systems, signal analysis, monitoring and generation, radar, satellite and terrestrial wireless communications.
Experience with aerospace/defense communication systems (SATCOM, tactical radios, line-of-sight links, radar/comm coexistence).
Familiarity with EMSO concepts: spectrum management, EW, cognitive radios, and spectrum sharing.
Proficiency in simulation and modeling tools (Exata, NE3, Opnet, MATLAB, Simulink, SystemVue, ADS, HFSS, STK, etc.).
Knowledge of AI/ML integration in system modeling and digital twin frameworks.
Defense industry or aerospace R&D experience.
Understanding of MIL-STD, NATO standards, or DoD/defense communications requirements.
Experience with cloud-based digital twin platforms and big-data analytics.
Excellent customer-facing skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams spanning engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders.
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or C/C++) is a plus.
Self-starter with a passion for innovation in mission-critical domains.
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