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The Aerospace Corporation · 4 hours ago

Microwave Transmitter/Receiver Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $194K/yr

4+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. The Microwave Transmitter/Receiver Engineer will support the development of national security microwave and millimeter-wave communication, radar, and sensor systems hardware through a mix of measurements and analysis, while leading technical team projects and collaborating with other engineers and technicians.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, build, and operate microwave and millimeter-wave transmitters and receivers

Apply advanced microwave measurement techniques to SSPAs, TWTAs and frequency converters

Provide technical insight to internal and external customers regarding communication, radar, and sensor system design and performance

Solve microwave hardware anomalies from the component to the system level using analytical methods and laboratory measurements

Lead technical team projects

Collaborate onsite with other engineers and technicians

Qualification

Microwave hardware designPerformance measurementsNetwork analyzers operationOscilloscopes operationPythonTechnical team leadershipProblem-solving

Required

A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics (Electromagnetics or Plasma) or related discipline

Four or more years of relevant experience in communication or radar hardware and systems

Knowledge and/or experience in several of the following engineering areas: Microwave Transmitter/Receiver hardware design AND/OR performance measurements

Measurement or analysis experience assessing the effect of amplifier nonlinearity on communication or sensor hardware

Understanding of how distortion in a communications channel affects signal quality and system performance (EVM)

Experience with manual and software-based operation of network analyzers, oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators and other instrumentation

Demonstrated creativity in problem-solving and an ability to rapidly grasp new concepts

Soft skills including the ability to engage others, influence technical decisions, and mentor junior personnel

Willing to travel domestically approximately 10%

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI US security clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required

Preferred

Seven or more years of relevant experience in communication or radar hardware

Technical team leadership

Experience operating TWTAs or other high-power microwave amplifiers

Experience with waveguide components

Experience with Python or other software for instrument control

Current TS/SCI clearance

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