The Aerospace Corporation

SAR Signal and Image Processing Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation$129K — $193K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics or a related field, with 6+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's with 8+ years
  • Strong command of advanced mathematics: Fourier transforms, differential equations, estimation theory
  • Experience in modeling and simulation of SAR or radar systems
  • Demonstrated leader in technical integration and project coordination
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced signal and image processing techniques for SAR data
  • Create and enhance SAR data processors to optimize product quality
  • Evaluate SAR data for various radar applications including high-resolution imagery
  • Model and analyze SAR payload concepts and prototypes for government projects
  • Lead technical teams of engineers to tackle complex tasks
  • Act as a technical representative for large, multi-phase projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation
  • Flexible work schedules, including telework options
  • Generous 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Education assistance and professional development programs
  • Inclusive work environment focusing on teamwork and respect
  • Relocation assistance for new hires
Full Job Description

The Radar Processing and Analysis Department is based in Chantilly, VA. We specialize in SAR image formation processing, SAR system performance modeling and analysis, moving target detection and tracking, maritime surveillance techniques, electronic warfare applications, complex data processor development, and advanced processing algorithms. Many of our projects are done in collaboration with the Radar and Signal Systems Department, our MPD counterpart in El Segundo, CA.We are looking for experienced SAR Signal & Image Processing Engineers to grow our department of highly skilled technical specialists. Join us today to become part of a culture and legacy of engineering innovation, technical excellence, and ground-breaking contributions to our nations defense and intelligence capabilities!

The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at Chantilly, VA

What Youll Be Doing

  • Develop and advance signal and image processing techniques to exploit the full value of SAR complex phase history data

  • Create and evolve SAR data processors to improve product quality and investigate innovative applications of advanced radar algorithms.

  • Evaluate SAR data utility for high-resolution radar imagery, MTI, maritime search and surveillance, and electronic protection applications.

  • Model and analyze the performance of SAR payload concepts, designs, prototypes, and flight hardware to support the government customers research and technology, program planning, acquisition, and operations activities.

  • Lead technical teams of early and mid-career engineers to accomplish complex engineering tasks

  • Serve as a technical representative to customers for one or more large, multi-phase projects

What You Need to be Successful 6 Engineering Specialist

Minimum Requirements:

  • Advanced degree from an accredited programinElectrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics or related technical discipline and 6 or more years of relevant experience OR

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited programinElectrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics or related technical discipline and 8 or more years of relevant experience

  • Strong background in advanced mathematics including Fourier transforms, differential equations, and estimation theory

  • Experience with modeling and simulation of complex SAR or radar system performance.

  • Proven experience as an integration leader and coordinator of technical teams

  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

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

  • Current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

  • PhD from an accredited programinElectrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics, Imaging Sciences or related technical discipline

  • Experience with SAR for MTI detection and tracking applications

  • Familiarity with design and development of space qualified SAR antennas, payloads, or sensors

  • Demonstrated success as a technical representative to a government customer

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)

$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 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

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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