Senior RF Payload Engineer - Mission Analysis Lead

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Senior RF Analyst to lead RF payload design and mission analysis for national security programs. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to solve complex RF challenges and deliver analysis from concept through deployment.

Ideal candidates hold 12+ years in RF engineering and have advanced degrees, with proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and Python. A TS/SCI with access is preferred. This role is on-site at Chantilly, VA.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on RF engineering and mission analysis experience.
• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in math, physics, EE, or related field.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and Python with tool selection for challenges.
• Experience in RF payload design for SIGINT systems and mission analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive critical mission success by RF payload design and performance modeling.
• Develop signal processing algorithms for advanced RF systems.
• Lead cross-functional analysis from concept to execution with stakeholders.
• Serve as trusted advisor during requirements development and program direction.
• Guide payload designs through deployment and end-of-life phases.
• Mentor junior engineers and support department capability growth.

Skills

RF payload design

Mission analysis

Geolocation techniques

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in a technical field

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Senior RF Analyst to lead RF payload design and mission analysis for national security programs. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to solve complex RF challenges and deliver analysis from concept through deployment.

Ideal candidates hold 12+ years in RF engineering and have advanced degrees, with proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and Python. A TS/SCI with access is preferred. This role is on-site at Chantilly, VA.