Senior Comm DSP Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation’s Communication Software Implementation Department (CSID) 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 advanced algorithms to develop future customer capabilities. This role is part of the Mission Payloads Division, which works across remote sensing, electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence, and advanced data networks. The selected candidate must work full time on-site at the company’s facility in El Segundo, California. The Senior Engineering Specialist will build prototypes for classic and AI/ML signal processing, develop and test algorithms using real and simulated data, and deliver technical demonstrations and briefings. The position also provides technical guidance to external customers and develops the department’s business network with the customer program office. The role requires substantial communications engineering, digital signal processing, or AI/ML communications experience, along with technical leadership and mentorship. The candidate must be able 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 12 years of experience for the Senior Engineering Specialist level.
At least eight years of related experience combining modern communication system engineering, digital signal processing, or AI/ML communications expertise.
Experience developing in a Linux environment.
Strong coding experience in Python, C++, or Matlab.
Demonstrated technical leadership, including project leadership from initial concept through execution or business development experience with a U.S. Government customer.
Demonstrated mentorship of junior staff.
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 similar SDR platforms.
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

Build prototypes for classic signal processing and AI/ML signal processing.
Develop, model, and test algorithms using real and simulated data.
Deliver technical demonstrations and briefings to internal stakeholders and external customers.
Provide technical guidance and insight to external customers.
Develop the department’s business network with the customer program office.
Lead projects from initial concept through execution or contribute business development experience with a U.S. Government customer.
Mentor junior staff.

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.