Senior Communications and Signal Processing

Responsibilities

• Supporting the research, development and acquisition of advanced communications and signal collection / processing systems
• Performing analysis, modeling and simulation of advanced communications and signal collection / processing systems
• Supporting our Civil, DoD and intelligence community customers with primary support to the National Reconnaissance Office
• Initiating studies, coordinating tasking, forming and leading teams; interfacing with multiple stakeholders
• Acting as the organizations designated representative at technical meetings, presentations and symposia
• What You Need to be Successful - Engineering Specialist
• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
• Eight (8) years of experience in communications and signal processing, such as modeling and simulation; some knowledge of hardware, hardware imperfections and modeling required
• Willing to travel domestically up to approximately 10% of the time
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required.
• In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Senior Engineering Specialist :
• In addition to the requirements above, a total of 12 years of experience in communications and signal processing
• Demonstrated strong analytical and team leadership skills
• How You Can Stand Out
• It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience with our customers and knowledge of National Technical Means
• Experience in Satellite Communications and SIGINT
• Demonstrated strong analytical and team leadership skills
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, C++ or additional tools, for modeling and simulation
• Active TS/SCI
• (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 - 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 accou

Benefits

Additional Information

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country's space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD! T he Communications and Signal Analysis Department (CSAD) within MPD performs analysis, modeling and simulation of end-to-end communications and signal collection/processing systems. The work we do supports advanced concept development/prototyping and system acquisition, performance analysis and anomaly resolution for specialized satellite and ground processing applications. The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at Chantilly, VA.

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