Digital Communication DSP Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Digital Communication DSP Engineer for its Digital Communication Implementation Department (DCID) within the Mission Payloads Division. DCID develops advanced communication and navigation system prototypes using software-defined radios and FPGA technology, including systems involving GNSS, PNT, and GPS. The group supports the acquisition of next-generation systems, helps industry implement emerging technologies, and develops solutions to challenging customer problems. The role focuses on developing and implementing signal-processing algorithms for communication transceivers and digital signal processing on software-defined radio platforms. The engineer will analyze performance using simulation environments, prototype real-time communication systems for emulation and proof of concept, conduct research into advanced signal processing and related technologies, and document results for customers and colleagues. The position is full-time and requires working on-site at the company’s facility in El Segundo, California. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one.
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 a combination of modern communication system engineering, digital signal processing, or AI/ML communications expertise.
- Experience developing in a Linux environment.
- Proficiency with 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, 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/or 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 in advanced signal processing, GPS technology, and/or reconfigurable communication processing.
- Document work products in briefings and/or 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 of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
