Communications Systems Engineer
| Company | The Aerospace Coporation |
|---|---|
| Location | El Segundo, CA, USA |
| Salary | $95200 – $165500 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- B.S. in engineering, science, mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited university
- Two or more years of relevant industry technical experience
- Understanding of some communication systems and digital signal processing concepts (e.g., modulation, coding, synchronization, estimation, detection theory, waveform design, channel effects, and link performance)
- Proficiency with a software language (MATLAB, Python, and/or C++)
- The position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance and additional accesses, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
- Five or more years of relevant industry technical experience (for Senior Member of the Technical Staff)
- Demonstrable ability to complete project tasks effectively in a timely manner with little to no supervision (for Senior Member of the Technical Staff)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including delivering technical presentations, writing technical reports, and interacting constructively across interdisciplinary and inter-organizational teams (for Senior Member of the Technical Staff)
Responsibilities
- Solve technical problems, under supervision and guidance, on projects involving physical layer modeling & simulation, communication link budget analysis, communication waveform design and performance analysis, digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development, hardware prototyping and testing in the laboratory and in the field, development and evaluation of program requirements, interfaces, and verification processes, evaluation of programs of record in various technical areas including satellite communications, signal intelligence (SIGINT), and electronic warfare (EW)
- Translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans
- Communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. or Ph.D. in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university
- Experience with military and commercial RF satellite communication systems (hardware and software, systems engineering, RF system design requirements development, integration and test, system development, or related field)
- Working knowledge of US government programs in the areas of protected communications, navigation, signal intelligence (SIGINT), and/or electronic warfare (EW)
- Working knowledge of anti-jam waveforms, spread spectrum, beamforming, array processing, interference mitigation, and geolocation technologies
- A current and active TS/SCI and/or SAP security clearance issued by the US government