The Aerospace Corporation

Engineering Specialist - Signal & Image Processing and Modeling & Simulation Engineering

The Aerospace Corporation$129K — $193K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience, including postgraduate studies
  • Master's or Ph.D. in mathematics, physics or electrical engineering
  • Familiarity with IDL, C/C++, and Python
  • Willingness to travel domestically occasionally
  • Experience with radar detection, data fusion, and covariance analysis
  • Knowledge of radar tracking algorithms, especially AMTI
  • Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise in radar moving target indication and target tracking
  • Develop signal processing algorithms and data fusion for mission applications
  • Evaluate maritime surveillance and electronic warfare applications
  • Model radar imaging performance for space-based systems
  • Integrate large, multi-disciplinary projects
  • Support program planning and operations with analytical evaluations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan with generous company contributions
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • Education assistance programs
  • Inclusive work environment focused on teamwork and respect
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Radar Signal Processing Engineer with data fusion and target tracking expertise in the Radar and Signal Systems Department for the Sensing and Processing Subdivision within MPD. This group comprises a diverse set of highly respected engineers and scientists, who provide matrix support to a variety of government space programs of national importance. The department utilizes engineering judgment, knowledge of current technology and national systems to advise customers, such as the United States Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, and variety of Civil and Commercial organizations, on technical matters relating to synthetic aperture radar (SAR) remote sensing. Technical challenges cover a broad range of disciplines including antennas, the entire transmit and receive chain, radar system modeling, ground moving target identification, electronic warfare, maritime surveillance, image processing, algorithm development for advanced SAR image products and exploitation. The selected candidate will be required to work hybrid (4 days on-site) at our El Segundo location. What You'll Be Doing 37 Providing expertise in the areas of radar moving target indication, SIGINT and EO system modeling and target tracking; work may involve system level analysis such as signal propagation, system performance, requirements development and review37 Moving target indication target tracking experience with an emphasis on air moving targets37 Developing unique solutions and efficient implementations of signal processing algorithms and data fusion (SAR/SIGINT) for challenging mission applications37 Evaluate maritime surveillance, and electronic warfare applications37 Model and evaluate the performance of radar imaging, SIGINT detection and data fusion tracking applications for ground and space-based radar/SIGINT systems to support program planning, acquisition, and operations37 Integrate large, multi-phase, multi-disciplinary projects What You Need to be Successful - Minimum Requirements: 37 Eight or more years related experience, including relevant post graduate studies37 Master3 or Ph.D. degree from an accredited college/university program in mathematics, physics or electrical engineering37 Familiarity with two or more of the following problems in languages IDL, C/C++, and Python37 Ability to travel domestically occasionally37 Experience with radar detection data fusion, and live emitters and covariance analysis37 Familiarity with various tracking algorithms including radar-based tracking with an emphasis on AMTI37 Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need37 Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations37 Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 37 Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics or electrical engineering37 Exposure to software development including with parallel programming (e.g. Spark, CUDA, MPI) and CAF processing37 Work in or exposure to radar performance modeling and analysis of radar signals processing, encompassing use cases in SAR imaging, MTI and techniques in addition to data fusion using SAR and SIGINT data37 Experience with SIGINT, covariance analysis, phased array processing, parametric estimation, signal detection and geolocation processing We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll 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) $129,000.00 - $193,500.00 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: 37 Operate Strategically37 Lead Change 37 Engage with Impact 37 Foster Innovation 37 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: 37 Comprehensive health care and wellness plans37 Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation37 Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options37 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 hire37 Flexible spending accounts37 Variable pay program for exceptional contributions37 Relocation assistance37 Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career37 Education assistance programs37 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 other-the 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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