Comm Systems Cognitive Radio Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation’s Communication Software Implementation Department develops novel algorithms and prototypes using software-defined radios to support the space enterprise. The department provides technical advice on satellite communication systems and applies state-of-the-art algorithms to build future customer capabilities. The selected candidate will work full time on-site at the company’s facility in El Segundo, California, designing, building, testing, and demonstrating software and hardware prototypes for intelligent cognitive radios. The role also delivers technology demonstrations and briefings, provides technical guidance to external customers, and proposes new research and development projects. This is a Senior Member of Technical Staff position. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline, at least four years of related experience, Linux experience, and strong coding skills in Python, C++, or Matlab. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
At least four years of related experience with modern communication and digital signal processing techniques.
Experience with Linux or development on a Linux platform.
Strong coding skills in Python, C++, or Matlab.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Nice To Haves

Software-defined radio development experience, including GNU Radio, or experience with USRP or similar SDR platforms.
Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning techniques and frameworks such as PyTorch and scikit-learn.
Domain expertise in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), or Electromagnetic Warfare (EW).
Experience with DevOps and MLOps best practices.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and demonstrate software and hardware prototypes for intelligent cognitive radios.
Deliver technology demonstrations and briefings to internal stakeholders and external customers.
Provide technical guidance and insight to external customers.
Pitch ideas for new research and development projects.

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 contributions based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.