Senior SIGINT Systems Engineer

Overview

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s 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, you’ll 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 country’s 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!

The Communications and Signal Analysis Department (CSAD) at The Aerospace Corporation performs analysis, modeling, simulation and prototyping in satellite microwave and laser communications, signal processing, microwave photonics, emitter geolocation and signal collection systems and techniques. CSAD is a sub‑division of the Communication Systems and Agile Processing Subdivision within the Mission Payloads Division. The department primarily supports the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and other U.S. government customers.

CSAD aids our customers in developing and acquiring innovative systems in communications, signal interception, and signal processing for both space and terrestrial applications. We are looking for a senior specialist in emitter geolocation analysis, SIGINT systems engineering and data processing of overhead collections. The selected candidate will work full time on‑site at our facility in Chantilly, VA.

• Evaluate and develop signal simulators for geolocation, geolocation solvers, and their associated digital signal processing algorithms
• Analyze and simulate geolocation systems
• Represent the department and sub‑division with technical presentations, oversee existing projects, and work effectively with our customers
• Maintain and version control source‑code libraries shared by collaborators within the company

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or another related discipline from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in emitter geolocation, national systems, numerical methods, numerical optimization, and digital signal processing.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SSBI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain this level of security clearance.
• Effective communication, documentation and presentation skills.

• All the above minimum requirements, plus 12 years of relevant working experience after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with developing Compliance and Data Protection Plans, experience defining overhead collection tests and processing the resulting collections to meet customer objectives.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated competence in understanding state-of-the-art numerical methods, numerical optimization, digital signal processing, and geolocation techniques.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, simulating communications or radar signals, and digital processing of overhead collections.
• Specific experience in the following:
• Signal Detection and Estimation
• Electromagnetic Signal Propagation
• Li…