Engineering Specialist - Signal & Image Processing and Modeling & Simulation Engineering

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

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 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! We are seeking an experienced Radar Signal Processing Engineer with data fusion and target tracking expertise in the Radar and Signal Systems Department for the Sensing and Processing Subdivision within MPD. This group 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. The selected candidate will be required to work hybrid (4 days on-site) at our El Segundo location.

Requirements

• Eight or more years related experience, including relevant post graduate studies
• Master’s or Ph.D. degree from an accredited college/university program in mathematics, physics or electrical engineering
• Familiarity with two or more of the following problems in languages IDL, C/C++, and Python
• Ability to travel domestically occasionally
• Experience with radar detection data fusion, and live emitters and covariance analysis
• Familiarity with various tracking algorithms including radar-based tracking with an emphasis on AMTI
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
• Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics or electrical engineering
• Exposure to software development including with parallel programming (e.g. Spark, CUDA, MPI) and CAF processing
• Work in or exposure to radar performance modeling and analysis of radar signals processing, encompassing use cases in SAR imaging, MTI and techniques in addition to data fusion using SAR and SIGINT data
• Experience with SIGINT, covariance analysis, phased array processing, parametric estimation, signal detection and geolocation processing

Responsibilities

• Providing expertise in the areas of radar moving target indication, SIGINT and EO system modeling and target tracking; work may involve system level analysis such as signal propagation, system performance, requirements development and review
• Moving target indication target tracking experience with an emphasis on air moving targets
• Developing unique solutions and efficient implementations of signal processing algorithms and data fusion (SAR/SIGINT) for challenging mission applications
• Evaluate maritime surveillance, and electronic warfare applications
• 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
• Integrate large, multi-phase, multi-disciplinary 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 — 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

What This Job Offers

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