Senior Digital Signals & RF Engineer — GNSS/SDR Expert

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); Remote; USD 166,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) matching plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Senior Digital Signals & RF Engineer to advance digital communications and GNSS systems in MPD/DCID. You will develop DSP algorithms, implement FPGA solutions, and help shape next‑generation PNT architectures for government customers.

Applicants should have a Master’s in EE/CS, 12+ years’ DSP/FPGA experience, and proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, Python, and VHDL. A PhD is a plus; US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in digital signal processing, digital communications, including algorithm development and FPGA implementation.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, C/C++, Python, and VHDL.
• Experience testing, fielding, or developing GNSS systems and knowledge of GNSS architecture.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff across experience levels; security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement signal processing algorithms for GPS/GNSS receivers and SDR transceivers.
• Analyze signal processing performance using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
• Prototype real-time systems for emulation and proof of concept.
• Conduct research on advanced signal processing, GNSS tech, and Alternative PNT concepts.
• Document work products in briefings and technical reports.

Skills

DSP/Signal Processing

GNSS

Programming Languages

Leadership/Mentoring

Security Clearance

Education

Master’s degree in EE/CS or related

PhD (advantage)

Tools

GNURadio

USRP GNSS SDR

GNSS Simulators

Linux/RTOS

Jira/Git/Jenkins

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Senior Digital Signals & RF Engineer to advance digital communications and GNSS systems in MPD/DCID. You will develop DSP algorithms, implement FPGA solutions, and help shape next‑generation PNT architectures for government customers.

Applicants should have a Master’s in EE/CS, 12+ years’ DSP/FPGA experience, and proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, Python, and VHDL. A PhD is a plus; US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.