Senior Comm 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!

The Communication Software Implementation Department (CSID) develops novel algorithms and prototypes using software defined radios to enable the space enterprise. We are subject matter experts who provide technical advice to our customers on satellite communication systems and use state-of-the-art algorithms to build our customer’s future capabilities.

The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at either El Segundo, CA.What You’ll Be Doing Build a wide variety of prototypes for:

Classic signal processing

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) signal processing

Develop, model, and test algorithms for both real and simulated data Deliver tech demos and briefings to internal stakeholders and to external customers

Provide technical guidance and insight to external customers

Develop the department’s business network with the customer program office

What You Need to be Successful – Engineering Specialist

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline

Minimum of eight years of related experience with a combination of modern communication system engineering, digital signal processing, or AI/ML comm expertise

Experience with developing within a Linux environment

Strong coding experience in Python, C++, or Matlab This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Senior Engineering Specialist:

Minimum of twelve years of experience

Proven technical leadership skills with project leadership from initial concept to project execution or business development experience with the US Government customer

Demonstrated mentorship of junior staff

How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

Software defined radio development (GNU Radio) or experience with USRP or similar SDR platforms

Domain expertise in one or more of:

Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)
Electromagnetic Warfare (EW)

Experience with best practices for Dev Ops and MLOpsPossess an active TS/SCI security clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll 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…