IC 2026 Communications Systems and Firmware Engineering

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.

Internship conversion position for theDigital Electronics and Electromagnetics Department (DEED) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD).This position will be full-time 100% onsite at our office in Chantilly VA

Job Summary

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!

What Youll Be Doing

• Joining the Digital Electronics and Electromagnetics Department as an early-career engineer who works both independently and as a member of project teams

• Assisting senior staff in laboratory prototyping work that includes designing building and testing digital signal processing algorithms in SDRs and FPGAs

• Solving technical problems in the areas of communications signals collection anddata processing

• Supporting customer programsby performing researchanalysisdevelopmentand assessments ofsignal processing algorithm implementations on operational hardware

• Supporting our DOD and Intelligence customers with primary support to the National Reconnaissance Office

WhatCorporateSkillsYoull Bring

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Must work well in a team environment

• Possess organizational time management and project management skills

• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need

• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree from an accredited college/university program in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Physics or a related technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Transcripts required

• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation

• 0-1 year of relevant industry work experience

• Experience in developing and implementing DSP algorithms with real world performance requirements on CPU GPU and/or FPGA-based platforms

• Ability to analyze requirements and document simulation/test results

• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally approx. 10% of time

• This position requirestheability to obtain and maintain a securityclearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• GPA 3.5 or higher

• Active security clearance

• Experience in a laboratory environment working with FPGAs and/or SDRs and associated test equipment such as network analyzers signal generators and spectrum analyzers

• Knowledgeable with a variety of popular FPGA tools such as Vivado/Vitis Quartus ModelSim Questasim and/or Symplify

• Ability to work with experts in the fields of antenna systems RF systems SIGINT processing communications systems and hardware prototyping

• Proficiency in scientific programming using languages such as Matlab C C Python Fortran

• Robust qualifications in hardware descriptor languages (HDL) such as VHDL Verilog

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.

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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 industry-leading 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 company-paid 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

• An inclusive 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.