Senior Communications and Signal Processing

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 249,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan

Education assistance programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA, is seeking Engineering Specialists to support advanced communications and signal processing systems. This role involves working full-time on-site and requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in the field.

Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, team leadership experience, and will be eligible for U.S. security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $129,000 to $249,600 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Eight years of experience in communications and signal processing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support research, development, and acquisition of advanced systems.
• Perform analysis, modeling, and simulation.
• Interact with multiple stakeholders at technical meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Modeling and simulation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

The Communications and Signal Analysis Department (CSAD) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD) performs analysis, modeling and simulation of end-to-end communications and signal collection/processing systems. The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the research, development and acquisition of advanced communications and signal collection / processing systems.
• Performing analysis, modeling and simulation of advanced communications and signal collection / processing systems.
• Supporting our Civil, DoD and intelligence community customers with primary support to the National Reconnaissance Office.
• Initiating studies, coordinating tasking, forming and leading teams; interfacing with multiple stakeholders.
• Acting as the organization’s designated representative at technical meetings, presentations and symposia.

Qualifications

Engineering Specialist

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Eight (8) years of experience in communications and signal processing, such as modeling and simulation; some knowledge of hardware, hardware imperfections and modeling required.
• Willing to travel domestically up to approximately 10% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Senior Engineering Specialist

• In addition to the above, a total of 12 years of experience in communications and signal processing.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and team leadership skills.

How You Can Stand Out

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience with our customers and knowledge of National Technical Means.
• Experience in Satellite Communications and SIGINT.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and team leadership skills.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, C++ or additional tools, for modeling and simulation.
• Active TS/SCI.

Salary

Salary: $129,000.00 - $249,600.00 (annual)

Benefits

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

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, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.