The Aerospace Corporation

Senior Communications Systems Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related technical discipline
  • Six or more years of relevant engineering experience
  • Experience with RF satellite communication systems (hardware and software)
  • Understanding of communication systems and digital signal processing concepts
  • Fluency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a current TS/SCI security clearance
  • Ability to travel 10% domestically

Responsibilities

  • Independently execute and lead projects involving physical layer modeling & simulation
  • Design and analyze communication waveforms and performance
  • Engage in position, navigation, and timing signals design
  • Conduct communication link budget analysis
  • Evaluate satellite communications and electronic warfare programs
  • Develop program requirements and verification processes
  • Communicate technical results in written reports and presentations

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 immediate eligibility and vested contributions
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • Education assistance programs
  • Inclusive work environment built on teamwork and respect
Full Job Description

The Communication Systems Engineering Department (CSED) performs analysis, modeling and simulation, and laboratory activities to design and evaluate communication systems, signals, and signal processing algorithms for our customers.As a Communications Systems Engineer (Engineering Specialist - Communication Systems Engineering) within CSED, you will be solving challenging technical problems in the areas of communication, counter-communication, and related digital signal processing. Your technical expertise will help support various US Government military and national program needs as well as shape their futures!

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

What You9ll Be Doing

  • Independently execute and/or lead projects involving:

    • Physical layer modeling & simulation

    • Communication waveform design and performance analysis

    • Position, navigation, and timing signals design and analysis

    • Communication link budget analysis

  • Evaluation of programs of record and future programs in various technical areas including satellite communications, signal intelligence (SIGINT), and electronic warfare (EW)

  • Development and evaluation of program requirements, interfaces, and verification processes

  • Digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development

  • Provide implementable technical solutions to the Nation9s Hardest Problems

  • Translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans

  • Communicatetechnical resultsclearlyin written reports and presentations

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor9s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or related applicable technical discipline

  • Six or more years of relevant engineering experience with increasing responsibility

  • Experience with RF satellite communication systems (hardware and software, systems engineering, RF system design requirements development, integration and test, system development, or related field)

  • Understanding of several communication systems and digital signal processing concepts (e.g., modulation, coding, synchronization, estimation, detection theory, waveform design, channel effects, and link performance)

  • Fluency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government (U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance)

  • Ability to travel 10% domestically. Increased travel (up to 20%) may be required to support certain customer needs

How You Can Stand Out

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

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

  • Eight or more years of relevant engineering experience with increasing responsibility

  • Experience with military and commercial satellite communication systems

  • Working knowledge of US government programs in the areas of protected communications, navigation, signal intelligence (SIGINT), and/or electronic warfare (EW)

  • Hands-on experience with modeling and simulation of anti-jam waveforms, spread spectrum, beamforming, array processing, interference mitigation, and geolocation techniques

  • Knowledge of modern software-development practices and tools

  • In-depth understanding of emerging communication and network technologies (5G, 6G, IoT, IoST)

  • Knowledge of machine learning theory, practices, and tools

  • Active TS/SCI clearance or SAP access

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 - $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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other9the 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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