Senior Comm DSP Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Senior Comm DSP Engineer in the Digital Communication Implementation Department (DCID), within its Mission Payloads Division. The department develops advanced communication and navigation system prototypes using software-defined radios and FPGA technology, supporting customers with acquisition guidance, industry implementation, and innovative solutions. The position focuses on developing and implementing signal-processing algorithms for communication transceivers and digital signal processing on software-defined radio platforms. It also involves analyzing performance in simulation environments, prototyping real-time communication systems, researching advanced signal processing and GPS technologies, and documenting results for customers and colleagues. The selected candidate must work full time on-site at the company's El Segundo, California facility. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
At least six years of related experience involving a combination of modern communication system engineering, digital signal processing, or AI/ML communications expertise.
Experience developing within a Linux environment.
Proficiency in 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/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.