RF Payload Engineer & Analyst for National Security Space

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 193,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) Plan with company-paid benefit

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an RF Payload Engineer to join its elite team in Chantilly, VA. This role involves applying expertise in RF payload design, mission analysis, and solving complex challenges for national security programs. Candidates should have significant hands-on experience in RF engineering and a strong educational background, holding a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes comprehensive health care, professional growth programs, and a 401(k) Plan. Join us to contribute to critical missions!

Qualifications

• Six or more years of hands-on experience in RF engineering and mission analysis.
• Proficiency in two or more essential coding tools: MATLAB, C/C++, and Python.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in RF payload design and performance analysis.
• Lead cross-functional analysis efforts and transform customer needs into actionable plans.
• Drive critical mission success for high-stakes national security programs.

Skills

RF engineering

mission analysis

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

SIGINT systems

signal processing

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering

Tools

advanced parallel programming frameworks (Spark, CUDA, MPI)

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an RF Payload Engineer to join its elite team in Chantilly, VA. This role involves applying expertise in RF payload design, mission analysis, and solving complex challenges for national security programs. Candidates should have significant hands-on experience in RF engineering and a strong educational background, holding a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes comprehensive health care, professional growth programs, and a 401(k) Plan. Join us to contribute to critical missions!