Senior Communications Systems Engineer - Engineering Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, USA
$129,000.00 - $193,500.00 py
Fully remote
Physical layer modeling & simulation
Communication waveform design
Position, navigation, and timing signals
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Engineer to join their team in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on solving complex technical problems related to communication systems and requires a strong background in engineering, particularly in RF satellite communications and digital signal processing

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Independently execute and/or lead projects involving Physical layer modeling & simulation, Communication waveform design and performance analysis, and Position, navigation, and timing signals design and analysis.
  • Provide implementable technical solutions to the Nation’s Hardest Problems and translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans.

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The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Engineer to join their team in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on solving complex technical problems related to communication systems and requires a strong background in engineering, particularly in RF satellite communications and digital signal processing.

Salary

$129,000.00 - $193,500.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Physical layer modeling & simulation
  • Communication waveform design
  • Position, navigation, and timing signals
  • Communication link budget analysis
  • Digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development
  • MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ fluency

Nice-to-have

  • Modeling and simulation of anti-jam waveforms
  • Knowledge of modern software-development practices
  • In-depth understanding of emerging communication technologies
  • Knowledge of machine learning theory

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or related applicable technical discipline
  • Six or more years of relevant engineering experience
  • Experience with RF satellite communication systems
  • Understanding of communication systems and digital signal processing concepts
  • Ability to obtain a current and active TS/SCI security clearance

Work Rights

TS/SCI security clearance required

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