Senior SIGINT Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible work schedules including tele

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior/Engineering Specialist to advance emitter geolocation analysis and signal-processing solutions on-site in Chantilly, VA. The role requires a strong background in geolocation, numerical methods, and national systems, plus the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SSBI clearance.

You will work within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD) and collaborate with CSAD, delivering innovative analysis and software solutions for DoD and intelligence customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience after Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in emitter geolocation, national systems, numerical methods, numerical optimization, and digital signal processing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SSBI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Effective communication, documentation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop signal simulators for geolocation, geolocation solvers, and their associated digital signal processing algorithms.
• Analyze and simulate geolocation systems.
• Represent the department with technical presentations, oversee projects, and collaborate with customers.
• Maintain and version control source-code libraries shared with collaborators.

Skills

Emitter geolocation

National systems

Numerical methods

Numerical optimization

Digital signal processing

Communication

Documentation & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

The Communications and Signal Analysis Department (CSAD) at The Aerospace Corporation performs analysis, modeling, simulation and prototyping in satellite microwave and laser communications, signal processing, microwave photonics, emitter geolocation and signal collection systems and techniques. CSAD is a sub‑division of the Communication Systems and Agile Processing Subdivision within the Mission Payloads Division. The department primarily supports the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and other U.S. government customers. CSAD aids our customers in developing and acquiring innovative systems in communications, signal interception, and signal processing for both space and terrestrial applications. We are looking for a senior specialist in emitter geolocation analysis, SIGINT systems engineering and data processing of overhead collections. The selected candidate will work full time on‑site at our facility in Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Evaluate and develop signal simulators for geolocation, geolocation solvers, and their associated digital signal processing algorithms
• Analyze and simulate geolocation systems
• Represent the department and sub‑division with technical presentations, oversee existing projects, and work effectively with our customers
• Maintain and version control source‑code libraries shared by collaborators within the company

What You Need To Be Successful

Minimum Requirements – Engineering Specialist

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or another related discipline from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in emitter geolocation, national systems, numerical methods, numerical optimization, and digital signal processing.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SSBI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain this level of security clearance.
• Effective communication, documentation and presentation skills.

Senior Engineering Specialist Minimum Requirements

• All the above minimum requirements, plus 12 years of relevant working experience after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with developing Compliance and Data Protection Plans, experience defining overhead collection tests and processing the resulting collections to meet customer objectives.

How You Can Stand Out

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated competence in understanding state-of-the-art numerical methods, numerical optimization, digital signal processing, and geolocation techniques.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, simulating communications or radar signals, and digital processing of overhead collections.
• Specific experience in the following:
• Signal Detection and Estimation
• Electromagnetic Signal Propagation
• Link Analysis
• Current and active TS/SSBI.

Compensation

Pay Basis: Annual

Min - Max: $129,000.00 - $249,600.00

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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, disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail].