The Aerospace Corporation

2027 Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation$90K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (recent graduates welcome)
  • 0-1 year of relevant industry experience
  • Strong programming skills in Python or C++
  • Familiarity with version control systems and Linux environments
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
  • Transcripts required to demonstrate academic qualifications

Responsibilities

  • Engage in engineering projects focused on signal processing, digital communications, and machine learning.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on research and technical programs.
  • Implement standard procedures to execute designated scientific and engineering tasks.
  • Document findings and results in briefings and reports.
  • Propose and conduct internal research and development projects, including fieldwork.
  • Participate in training and mentorship opportunities to enhance skills.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Flexible work schedules and telework options
  • Robust 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Education assistance programs for career advancement
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Inclusive work environment promoting teamwork and respect
Full Job Description

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence Engineer for theCommunications Software Implementation Departmentwithin theMission PayloadsDivision (MPD).

At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our countrys 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 thenforwardto 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 Communication Software Implementation Department (CSID) develops novel algorithms and prototypes using software defined radios to enable the space enterprise. We are subject matter experts who provide technical advice to our customers on satellite communication systems and usestate-of-the-artalgorithms to build our customers future capabilities.


The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

WhatYoullBe Doing

  • Mix of engineering projects related to signal processing, digital communications, and/or machine learning.
  • Participateswith an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners.
  • Applies standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribedscientific and/orengineering tasks.
  • Document work products in briefings and/or technical reports to customers and colleagues
  • Opportunities to propose and carry out internal R&D projects, engage in field work, and publish in conferences and journals
  • Training and mentorship will be provided.

WhatCorporateSkillsYoullBring

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Must work well in a team environment
  • Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
  • Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
  • Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

What You Need to be Successful

MinimumRequirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university program in Electrical Engineering, Computer/Electrical Engineering,Computer Science,or closely related technical discipline(pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
  • 0-1 year of industry work experience
  • Relevant academic or prior internship work experience
  • Microsoft Office (Word,PowerPointand Excel)
  • Strong coding skills inPython or C++
  • Proficiencywith version control systems (e.g., Git,Bitbucket) andLinux environments
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance.
  • Transcripts Required

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • Master's or PhD degree from an accredited college/university program in Electrical Engineering, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
  • GPA 3.5 or higher
  • Active security clearance
  • Experience with Software Defined Radios and/orGNURadio
  • Experience with designing and training machine learning models applied to signal processing and/or communications applications

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$90,000.00 - $140,000.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

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

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

  • 401(k) Plan 6 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
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1960

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