The Aerospace Corporation

Senior Comm DSP Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation$129K — $249K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of eight years of experience in modern communication system engineering, digital signal processing, or AI/ML.
  • Experience in developing within a Linux environment.
  • Strong coding experience in Python, C++, or Matlab.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

  • Build various prototypes for classic signal processing and AI/ML applications.
  • Develop, model, and test algorithms for real and simulated data.
  • Deliver technical demonstrations and briefings to stakeholders and customers.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to external customers.
  • Expand the department's business network with the customer program office.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
  • Flexible work schedules, including telework options.
  • 401(k) Plan with significant company-paid contributions.
  • Professional growth and development programs.
Full Job Description

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

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Build a wide variety of prototypes for:

    • Classic signal processing

    • Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) signal processing

  • Develop, model, and test algorithms for both real and simulated data

  • Deliver tech demos and briefings to internal stakeholders and to external customers

  • Provide technical guidance and insight to external customers

  • Develop the department9s business network with the customer program office

What You Need to be Successful 6 Engineering Specialist

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor9s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline

  • Minimum of eight years of related experience with a combination of modern communication system engineering, digital signal processing, or AI/ML comm expertise

  • Experience with developing within a Linux environment

  • Strong coding experience in Python, C++, or Matlab

  • This position requires the 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

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Senior Engineering Specialist:

  • Minimum of twelve years of experience

  • Proven technical leadership skills with project leadership from initial concept to project execution or business development experience with the US Government customer

  • Demonstrated mentorship of junior staff

How You Can Stand Out

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

  • Software defined radio development (GNU Radio) or experience with USRP or similar SDR platforms

  • Domain expertise in one or more of:

    • Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)

    • Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)

    • Electromagnetic Warfare (EW)

  • Experience with best practices for DevOps and MLOps

  • Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you9ll 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 - $249,600.00

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.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1960

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