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$129k–$250k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Comprehensive Health Care And Wellness Plans, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation, 401(k) Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts
Posted 61d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate signal simulators and geolocation solvers using digital signal processing algorithms. Represent the department through technical presentations and oversee projects for government customers.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 12 years of relevant experience for the senior level. Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret/SSBI security clearance.
Full job description
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!
The Communications and Signal Analysis Department (CSAD) at The Aerospace Corporation performs analysis, modeling, simulation and prototyping in the areas of satellite microwave and laser communications, signal processing, microwave photonics, emitter geolocation and signal collection systems and techniques. CSAD is a component of the Communication Systems and Agile Processing Subdivision within the Mission Payloads Division. The department primarily supports the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), with additional customers from the U.S. Space Force, Civil agencies and other US government customers. CSAD aids our customers in developing and acquiring innovative systems in the areas of communications, signal interception, and signal processing for both space and terrestrial applications. We are looking for a senior specialist in emitter geolocation analysis, SIGINT systems engineering and data processing of overhead collections.
The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at Chantilly, VA
What You’ll Be Doing
Evaluate and develop signal simulators for geolocation, geolocation solvers, and their associated digital signal processing algorithms
Analyze and simulate geolocation systems
Represent the department and sub-division with technical presentations, oversee existing projects, and the ability to work effectively with our customers
Maintain and version control source-code libraries shared by collaborators within the company
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements – Engineering Specialist
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or another related discipline from an accredited university.
A minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience after obtaining a Bachelor's degree
Experience in emitter geolocation, national systems, numerical methods, numerical optimization, and digital signal processing
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SSBI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain this level of security clearance
Effective communication, documentation and presentation skills
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Sr Engineering Specialist:
All the above minimum requirements, plus 12 years of relevant working experience after obtaining a Bachelor's degree.
Experience with developing Compliance and Data Protection Plans, experience defining overhead collection tests and processing the resulting collections to meet customer objectives
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
Demonstrated competence in understanding state-of-the-art numerical methods, numerical optimization, digital signal processing, and geolocation techniques.
Knowledge of, and experience with, simulating communications or radar signals, and digital processing of overhead collections
Specific experience in the following:
Signal Detection and Estimation
Electromagnetic Signal Propagation
Link Analysis
Current and active TS/SSBI
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 - $249,600.00Pay 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
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Related keywords
SIGINTEmitter GeolocationDigital Signal ProcessingNumerical OptimizationOverhead CollectionsSatellite CommunicationsMicrowave PhotonicsNROUS Space ForceTop Secret/SSBISignal SimulationLink AnalysisElectromagnetic PropagationRemote SensingFFRDC
A leading architect for the nation’s space programs, supporting national security & fostering innovation in space.
Industry
Space Research and Technology
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1960
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
135,996
Total funding
$7M
The Aerospace Corporation is a leading architect for the nation’s space programs, advancing capabilities that outpace threats to the country’s national security while nurturing innovative technologies to further a new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace’s national workforce of more than 4,600 employees provides objective technical expertise and thought leadership to solve the hardest problems in space and assure mission success for space systems and space vehicles.
Offices: 14745 Lee Rd, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, US · 2310 E. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, California 90245, US
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