Communications and Signal Processing Engineer Engineering Specialist Sr Engineering Specialist
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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD) we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our countrys space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics sensors radar artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense intelligence community and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD
In this role as a Communications and Signal Processing Engineer (Aerospace Corporations Engineering Specialist or Senior Engineering Specialist) you will be an integral part oftheCommunications and Signal Analysis Department (CSAD) within CTED. We are looking for technically versatile and agile professionals to support a variety of initiatives involving algorithm development analysis modeling simulation prototyping and IV&V of advanced next generation communication and wideband collection systems with an emphasis on satellitebased payloads systems and related processing. The technical emphasis of the many projects we support range from baseband digital processing radio wave transmission/propagation receiver signal processing link performance and emitter geolocation. Within CSAD we value the continuous development of staff technical and professional skills to encourage employee career growth technical contributions and customer program impact across the national security intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (IS&R) enterprise.
Work Model: This position is 100 onsite in Chantilly VA with little to no teleworking available due to the classified nature of the work we perform.
What Youll Be Doing
- Supporting the proofofconcept development IV&V and acquisition of advanced communications and signal collection / processing systems including emitter geolocation
- Initiating leading and performing technical studies including the coordination of tasking leading of teams and interfacing with multiple stakeholders
- Supporting our Civil DoD and intelligence community customers with primary support to the National Reconnaissance Office
- Acting as the organizations designated representative at technical meetings presentations and symposis
- Depending on candidate skills and interests along with the needs of our customers the successful applicant may be assigned work as part of our technical matrix either in an Aerospace facility or assigned to support a customer program office. Examples of work assignments include:
- Analysis modeling and simulation of communication systems to demonstrate advanced concepts and/or to validate capabilities utilizing MATLAB and/or Python
- Signal processing of data collected by sensors to demonstrate and verify new capabilities and supporting related customer R&D projects. This would be in a Linux environment utilizing MATLAB and/or Python
- Supporting an assigned customer program office in the advanced development and acquisition of new capabilities
What You Need to be Successful Engineering Specialist
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degreein Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
- Eight or more years of related experience in advanced communications and signal processing including modeling and simulation hardware implementation effects and imperfections modulation and coding link performance and digital signal processing
- Willing to travel domestically as required typically < 10 of the time
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required.
In addition to the above the minimum requirements for the Senior Engineering Specialist:
- Twelve or more years of related experience in communications and signal processing
- A demonstrated ability to define and initiate projects lead technical teams successfully perform technical studies and interface with multiple stakeholders
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Masters or Ph.D. degreein Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
- Knowledge of customer mission areas and asset(s)
- Experience in satellite communications and SIGINT
- Demonstrated strong analytical and team leadership skills
- Experience using MATLAB Python C or additional tools including within a Linux environment
- Active TS//SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process our team will provide details of our industryleading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays sick time and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options
- 401(k) Plan Employees receive a total companypaid benefit of 8 10 or 12 of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- A work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect
We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
