Space Communication Systems Engineer — Python Modeling

aero; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Communication Systems Engineer to support the CPCTD team, focusing on modeling communication architectures and guiding subsystem design reviews. The role requires collaboration with senior engineers and providing technical assessments for program offices.

On-site work at El Segundo, CA is required. Candidates should have a STEM degree, experience in communication engineering, Python proficiency, and a TS clearance with SCI access.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited university in STEM-related field.
• 2 years or more related experience in communication engineering.
• Proficiency in Python coding.
• Fundamental knowledge of satellite communication.
• Possess high learning capacity with ability to rapidly grasp new concepts and adapt.
• 10 - 15% domestic travel as needed.
• Current TS clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex models to simulate communication architectures and verify performance using Python.
• Support prototype build and test.
• Aggregate and review test data to support requirements sell off.
• Work with senior engineers to support communication subsystem design reviews, integration & test phases, anomaly resolution, spacecraft launch, and in-orbit check-out.
• Provide timely written and verbal technical assessment reports to program offices and line management.

Skills

Python

Satellite comms

Clearance readiness

Education

BSc in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Simulation tools

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Communication Systems Engineer to support the CPCTD team, focusing on modeling communication architectures and guiding subsystem design reviews. The role requires collaboration with senior engineers and providing technical assessments for program offices.

On-site work at El Segundo, CA is required. Candidates should have a STEM degree, experience in communication engineering, Python proficiency, and a TS clearance with SCI access.