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High-Speed Digital Design Engineer


Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 110400 - 193500
Posted: 30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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.

The Aerospace Corporations Experiment LabxLab develops prototypes instruments pathfinders and demonstration systems to address our customers hardest problems at the speed of need. We engage with our customers to conceptualize innovative solutions and deliver impactful products for ground and space and everything in between. We are looking for a High-Speed Digital Design Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist - General Integrated Circuit Design Engineering) with a passion for design a commitment to teamwork and a desire to helpxLabmake a difference to todays challenges. We need a skilled high-speeddigitalinterface engineer to design develop andvalidatecutting-edgecommunication systems for space and ground applications.

This is a full-time position based inEl Segundo CA. requiring at least 4 days onsite.

WhatYoullBe Doing

  • Design and develop high-speed digital interfaces forxLabprototype systems supporting Department of Defense and civil space customers

  • Perform board-level design schematic capture and layout coordination for Ethernet SGMII 1000BASE-X and similar high-speed serial interfaces

  • Conduct signal integrity analysis testing and troubleshooting to ensure robust performance in challenging operational environments

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including RF engineers software developers and system architects to integrate communication subsystems

  • Support hardware bring-up validation testing and system integration activities for flight and ground demonstration systems

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on high-speed design best practices

  • Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned as needed

  • This position emphasizes the Innovation Velocity and Accountability Leadership Competency Model (LCM) attributes through rapid prototyping technical excellence and delivery of mission-critical systems

This position is available as a Sr. Member of Technical Staff or Engineering Specialist.

What You Need to be Successful

MinimumRequirements for Sr. Member of Technical Staff:

  • Bachelors Masters or PhD degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related STEM discipline

  • 4 or more years of professional experience in high-speed digital interface design

  • Hands-ondesign and implementationexperience with Ethernet protocols (10/100/1000 Mbps) SGMII 1000BASE-X or similarhigh-speed serial interfaces

  • Working knowledge of Ethernet PHY layer specifications and IEEE 802.3 standards

  • Demonstrated experience with PCB design and layout requirements for high-speed signals including impedance control differential pairs and layerstackupconsiderations

  • Proficiencywith signal integrity testing equipment and techniques (oscilloscopes TDR VNA eye diagrams jitter analysis BERT spectrum analyzers)

  • Strong troubleshooting and lab debugging skills for high-speed digital systems

  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g. Altium Cadence OrCAD Mentor Graphics)

  • Ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance which is issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship isto obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the requirements above the minimum requirements for an Engineering Specialist are:

  • 6 or more years of professional experience in high-speed digital interface design and implementation

  • Proventrack recordof leading complex hardware development projects from concept through productionor prototype delivery

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if youhaveone or more of these:

  • Experience with advanced protocols such as 10GBASE-KR PCIe USB 3.x or other multi-gigabit serial standards

  • Proficiencywith signal integrity simulation tools (e.g.HyperLynx HFSS CST ADS)

  • Experience with FPGA-based interface implementations and embedded system integration

  • Knowledge of space-gradecomponentselection radiation effects and design for harsh environments

  • Experience designing high-speed circuits for optical communications including modulator drivers TIAs or SerDesfront-ends

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.

(Min - Max)

$110400.00 - $193500.00

Pay Basis: Annual

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.


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Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.

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