Digital Communication DSP Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Communication DSP Engineer will work in the Digital Communication Implementation Department (DCID) within The Aerospace Corporation’s Mission Payloads Division. DCID develops advanced communication and navigation system prototypes using software-defined radios and FPGA technology, supporting acquisition of next-generation systems and helping customers and industry address difficult digital communications challenges.

The role develops and implements signal-processing algorithms for communication transceivers and digital signal processing on software-defined radio platforms. It includes evaluating performance in simulation environments, prototyping real-time communication systems for emulation and proof of concept, researching advanced signal processing and GPS technology, and documenting work in technical briefings and reports. The position is full-time and on-site in El Segundo, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• At least three years of related experience involving modern communication system engineering, digital signal processing, or AI/ML communications expertise.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment.
• Proficiency in at least one of MATLAB, C/C++, or Python.
• 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 a similar SDR platform.
• GPU programming, hardware acceleration, or process parallelization experience.
• Experience with Linux, real-time operating systems, and DevOps tools such as Jira, Git, or Jenkins.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement signal-processing algorithms for communication transceivers and digital signal processing on software-defined radio platforms.
• Analyze signal-processing performance using MATLAB, Python, or similar simulation environments.
• Prototype real-time communication systems for emulation and proof of concept.
• Conduct research related to advanced signal processing, GPS technology, and reconfigurable communication processing.
• Document work products in briefings and technical reports for customers and colleagues.

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; immediate eligibility and vesting 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior