Digital Communications & DSP Engineer

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!

Interested in prototyping cutting-edge communication and Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems that will drive future acquisition programs? Then a role as a Digital Communications & Signal Processing Engineer in the Digital Communication Implementation Department (DCID), under The Aerospace Corporation’s MPD, is the ideal landing spot for your next career move!

DCID uses software-defined radios and FPGA technology to develop advanced communication and navigation system prototypes (GNSS, PNT, GPS, etc.) that solve the toughest problems related to digital communication systems. DCID’s support includes guiding the acquisition of next generation communication and navigation systems needed by our customer, helping industry implement cutting edge technology and creating innovative solutions to our customers’most challenging problems. Our group supports exciting programs such as the Aerospace Cube Sat Sling Shot Platform
, development of the Payload Characterization and Environments (PACE) Lab
, and compete in challenges such as the Blind Signal Classification Challenge
. Please join us on the leading edge of digital communications.

The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at El Segundo, CA

What You’ll Be Doing

Job Summary:

• Develop and implement signal processing algorithms with applications to space based digital communication systems as well as GPS/GNSS/Software Defined Radio receivers.

• Analysis of signal processing performance using Matlab, Python, or similar simulation environments.

• Prototype of cutting-edge real-time digital communication systems for emulation and proof of concept.

• Document work products in briefings and/or technical reports to customers and colleagues.

What You Need to be Successful –
Engineering Specialist

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree froman accredited university in Electrical Engineering,Computer Science.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in an area of digital signal processing and Digital Communications.

• Proficiency with any of the following: MATLAB, C/C++, Python, VHDL.

• Experience implementing digital communication and/or DSP algorithms in hardware (FPGAs) or in software.

• This position requirestheability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance Top-Secret level with SCI access.
  This process will begin after the start date.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• PhD degree froman accredited university in Electrical Engineering,Computer Science.

• Proficiency in Verilog/VHDL, logic implementation, and simulation tools for complex FPGA designs.

• Experience using GNURadio, USRPs, and the AMD FPGAs

• Proficient in GPU programming, hardware acceleration, and process parallelization

• Skilled with RF lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes)

• Familia…