The Aerospace Corporation

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

The Aerospace Corporation$129K — $193K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of related experience, including relevant postgraduate studies
  • Master's or Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering
  • Proficiency in IDL, C/C++, and Python
  • Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access
  • Experience in radar detection data fusion and tracking algorithms

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise in radar moving target indication and target tracking
  • Develop and implement efficient signal processing algorithms and data fusion solutions
  • Evaluate maritime surveillance and electronic warfare applications
  • Model and assess radar imaging and tracking performance
  • Integrate multi-phase, multi-disciplinary projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Flexible work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits and immediate vesting
  • Professional growth and education assistance programs
  • Relocation assistance
  • Inclusive work environment emphasizing 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 full time on-site at our facility El Segundo, CA. What You'll Be Doing • Providing expertise in the areas of radar moving target indication, system modeling and MTI/SIGINT/EO target tracking. • Moving target indication target tracking experience with an emphasis on air moving targets. • Developing unique solutions and efficient implementations of signal processing algorithms and data fusion (MTI/SIGINT/EO) for challenging mission applications. • Evaluate maritime surveillance, and electronic warfare applications. • Model and evaluate the performance of radar imaging, detection and data fusion tracking applications for ground and space-based radar to support program planning, acquisition, and operations. • Integrate large, multi-phase, multi-disciplinary projects. What You Need to be Successful - Engineering Specialist Minimum Requirements: • Eight or more years related experience, including relevant post graduate studies • Master's or Ph.D. degree from an accredited college/university program in mathematics, physics or electrical engineering • Familiarity with two or more of the following problems in languages IDL, C/C++, and Python • Ability to travel domestically occasionally • Experience with radar detection data fusion, and live emitters and covariance analysis • Familiarity with various tracking algorithms including radar-based tracking with an emphasis on AMTI • Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need • Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations • Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: • Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics or electrical engineering • Exposure to software development including with parallel programming (e.g. Spark, CUDA, MPI) • 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 other data sources 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: • 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 - 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

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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