Senior RF Spectrum Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

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! The Communication Architectures Department (CAD) performs trade studies, analyses, and simulations to optimize the overall communications performance of terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems. CAD also provides radio frequency (RF) spectrum engineering to future military, civil, and commercial systems and guides the development of spectrum regulations and policies to assure critical wireless systems have access to necessary spectrum resources. We are seeking a Senior RF Spectrum Engineer (Engineering Specialist or Senior Engineering Specialist – Communications Systems Engineering) to support multiple facets of spectrum management and engineering such as performing interference analysis to support individual programs’ spectrum certification requirements and facilitating coordination between multiple stakeholders. We work with customers throughout the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and civil agencies. Work Model: The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at El Segundo, CA

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
Minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience
Knowledge of International Telecommunications Union (ITU), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) or Federal Communications Commission (FCC) spectrum management processes
Knowledge of RF communications systems and architectures
Project development experience and ability to lead small teams of engineers
Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports
Some travel, approximately less than 10%, is anticipated
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Minimum of 12 years of relevant technical experience
Proven project development and technical leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in engineering or related discipline
Knowledge of various government programs and commercial satellite systems
Proficiency in Python or Matlab
Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as STK and Visualyse
Prior experience with spectrum coordination and policy
Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance

Responsibilities

Perform radio frequency interference analysis and modeling of communications systems to evaluate spectrum sharing strategies and avoid harmful interference
Use knowledge of RF communications and spectrum regulations to guide program design decisions and ensure regulatory compliance
Support programs through spectrum registration and coordination processes
Coordinate with program offices, federal spectrum agencies, and other stakeholders
Mentor junior employees in spectrum management and engineering

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