2026 Satellite Communication Systems and DSP Engineer

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions

Professional growth and development programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

aero is hiring a Communication Systems Engineer for their El Segundo, CA facility. The chosen candidate will work full-time and will tackle technical challenges in communication systems, including modeling, performance analysis, and algorithm development.

Applicants should have a recent engineering degree and a passion for developing innovative solutions in the aerospace sector. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) matching, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree pursued or conferred within the last 12 months.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
• 0-1 year of industry work experience.
• Coursework or academic project knowledge of communication systems and digital signal processing.
• Willingness to travel occasionally domestically.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical problems on projects involving communication waveform design.
• Translate vague concepts into practical technical plans.
• Communicate technical results clearly in written reports.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Organizational, time-management, and project-management skills

Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++ programming

Job description

Aerospace Corporation 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 engaged across all aspects of space—delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers.

Position Summary

We are hiring a Communication Systems Engineer for the Communication Systems Engineering Department (CSED) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The successful candidate will work full-time on‑site at our El Segundo, CA facility.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical problems under supervision on projects involving:
• Physical layer modeling & simulation
• Communication waveform design and performance analysis
• Communication link budget analysis
• Development and evaluation of program requirements, interfaces, and verification processes
• Digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development
• Hardware prototyping and testing in the laboratory and in the field
• Translate vague concepts into practical, well‑defined, and methodical technical plans.
• Communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations.

Required Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Organizational, time‑management, and project‑management skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts with internal and external organizations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline, pursued or conferred within the last 12 months.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 0–1 year of industry work experience.
• Coursework or academic project knowledge of communication systems and digital signal processing concepts (e.g., modulation, coding, synchronization, estimation, detection theory, waveform design, channel effects, and link performance).
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++ programming.
• Willingness to travel occasionally domestically to support customer needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Transcripts are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline, pursued or conferred within the last 12 months.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Active security clearance.
• Coursework or fundamental knowledge of RF satellite communication systems, including hardware and software, systems engineering, RF system design requirements development, integration and test, and system development.
• Knowledge of machine learning theory, practices, and tools.

Salary

Pay Range: $90,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year.

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Benefits Highlights

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.
• Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity 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, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or requires reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.