Advanced Communications and Signal Processing Project Engineer

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 Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
The National Systems Group serves as the technical adviser to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.
The Special Projects Directorate is looking for a self-motivated project engineer to help manage advanced communication and signal processing efforts for elite government missions. Specialized capability is needed to support critical mission areas across multiple government customers, with satellite and wireless communication architectures, technology, and prototypes playing a significant role. As an Advanced Communications and Signal Processing Project Engineer, you will supervise engineering teams in development of communication solutions to integrate into the customers' portfolio. The position provides the opportunity for networking with government leaders, contractors, and SETA support across intelligence community (IC). These high-profile programs are crucial to meeting IC operational mission needs.
This position requires 100% on site work in Chantilly, VA
What You'll Be Doing

• Provide leadership for communication system design and development
• Utilize the Aerospace Engineering Matrix Support organization to assess technical requirements
• Provide briefings to the customer and management
• Support customer activities including technical reviews and key community engagements associated with architecture designs
• Provide critical guidance to the government customers in a range of technical areas including modeling communication channels and signal processing (audio, video, and signals intelligence)
• Manage new hardware/software prototype development and overall technology development efforts
• Provide regular communications with management and customer regarding program status and technology risk areas

This position is available as a Project Engineer or a Senior Project Engineer
What You Need to be Successful for a Project Engineer
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical field
• 8 or more years of progressively more responsible engineering experience
• Experience with communication system architecture analysis to include protocols, RF transmit and receive chains, and an understanding of signal processing
• Experience with communication system design, development, integration, and test
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability for occasional travel
• This position requires 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.
• Applicant must be willing to take a US government run polygraph test.

In addition to the above, Senior Project Engineer requires the following:

• 12 or more years of industry experience
• Experience in design and/or development of communication systems.
• Five or more years of experience interfacing directly with customers

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• An advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or computer science with experience in communication systems and signal processing
• Experience working with research activities to include RF and signal processing analysis and systems development
• Expertise in leading projects with a mix of program office and subject matter expertise.
• Experience with leading projects related to advanced communication concepts
• Prior experience in design, development, and deployment of communication systems for government missions
• Prior experience in communication system modeling and simulation, technical assessments, analysis of capability and design, hardware and software development, and system prototyping

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 diverse 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/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.