2026 Radar Signal Processing Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

77d • $117,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Radar Signal Processing Engineer for the Sensing and Processing Subdivision within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). This position will be full-time, 100% onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA. 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! Selected candidate will support the Radar and Signal Systems Department (RSSD) and work with a group that comprises a diverse set of highly respected engineers and scientists, who provide matrix support to a variety of government space programs of national importance. The department utilizes engineering judgment, knowledge of current technology and national systems to advise customers, such as the United States Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, and variety of Civil and Commercial organizations, on technical matters relating to synthetic aperture radar (SAR) remote sensing. Technical challenges cover a broad range of disciplines including antennas, the entire transmit and receive chain, radar system modeling, ground moving target identification, electronic warfare, maritime surveillance, image processing, algorithm development for advanced SAR image products and exploitation.

Requirements

• PhD degree from an accredited college/university program in mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or another related technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 0-1 year of industry work experience.
• Familiarity with two or more of the following problems in languages IDL, MATLAB, C/C++, and Python.
• Willing to travel approximately 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge or academic experience working with implementation and analysis of SAR systems.
• Broad range of computer skills/experience including LINUX development.
• Interest in working with experts in the fields of RF systems.
• Active Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Providing signal processing and system architecting support in the areas of SAR/MTI system modeling and target tracking.
• Develop unique solutions and efficient implementations of signal processing algorithms for challenging mission applications.
• Evaluate maritime surveillance, and electronic warfare applications.
• Providing oversight, guidance and technical support on customer projects involving digital signal processing and other real-time computationally-intensive problems.
• Model and evaluate the performance of radar imaging, SIGINT detection and data fusion tracking applications for ground and space-based radar/SIGINT systems to support program planning, acquisition, and operations.
• Generate periodic written reports and presentations to customer and Aerospace management.
• Communicate with a broad range of customers, technologists, program managers, and senior leadership.
• Travel as necessary to support customer requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% based on years of service and matching contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree