Senior Satellite Communications Systems Engineer DSP & RF

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 193,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

401(k) Plan

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Communications Systems Engineer (Engineering Specialist) to work on RF satellite systems and digital signal processing in the Mission Payloads Division. The role requires a strong background in RF communications, signal processing, and related engineering disciplines, with eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance and on-site work in El Segundo, CA.

You'll lead projects, develop write-ups and presentations, and translate complex concepts into practical technical plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or related applicable technical discipline.
• Six or more years of relevant engineering experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience with RF satellite communication systems (hardware and software, systems engineering, RF system design requirements development, integration and test, system development, or related field).
• Understanding of several communication systems and digital signal processing concepts (e.g., modulation, coding, synchronization, estimation, detection theory, waveform design, channel effects, and link performance).
• Fluency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Ability to travel 10% domestically (up to 20% may be required).

Responsibilities

• Independently execute and/or lead projects involving physical layer modeling & simulation.
• Design and analyze communication waveforms and performance.
• Develop and analyze position, navigation, and timing signals.
• Perform link budget analyses for communications systems.
• Evaluate programs of record and future programs in satellite communications, SIGINT, and EW.
• Develop and verify program requirements, interfaces and verification processes.

Skills

RF systems experience

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Signal processing concepts

Security clearance TS/SCI

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/CS/math

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Communications Systems Engineer (Engineering Specialist) to work on RF satellite systems and digital signal processing in the Mission Payloads Division. The role requires a strong background in RF communications, signal processing, and related engineering disciplines, with eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance and on-site work in El Segundo, CA.

You'll lead projects, develop write-ups and presentations, and translate complex concepts into practical technical plans