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The Aerospace Corporation · 2 weeks ago

RF Signal and Image Processing, Senior Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in RF Signal and Image Processing to join their Mission Payloads Division, focusing on innovative radar solutions and collaboration across multiple projects.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create and evolve SAR image formation processors to improve product quality and investigate innovative applications of advanced radar products

Evaluate SAR, MTI, maritime surveillance, and electronic warfare applications

Model and evaluate the performance of radar imaging, detection and tracking applications for ground and space-based radar systems to support program planning, acquisition, and operations

Create synthetic SAR target images and backgrounds to evaluate exploitation applications

Advance a portfolio of high-impact projects, partnering with other experts across multiple disciplines to explore the art of the possible for government solutions

Serve as the integration leader and the principal technical representative to customer for large, multi-phase, multi-disciplinary projects

Qualification

RF signal processingSAR image processingModelingSimulationAdvanced mathematicsIntegration leadershipTeam coordinationTechnical representationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics, Imaging Sciences or related technical discipline

5 or more years of relevant RF signal and image processing experience

Strong background in advanced mathematics including Fourier transforms, differential equations, and estimation theory

Experience with modeling and simulation of space-based SAR, radar, or RF performance

This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

10 or more years of relevant RF signal and image processing experience

Proven experience as an integration leader and coordinator of technical teams

Preferred

Advanced degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics, Imaging Sciences or related technical discipline

Current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Experience as the principal technical representative to a government customer

Familiarity with design and development of space qualified SAR antennas, payloads, or sensors

Experience with SAR MTI processing for detection and tracking applications

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

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect