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The Aerospace Corporation · 2 hours ago

Space & Ground Communications Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $194K/yr

8+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. This role will provide an opportunity to collaborate with other technical subject matter experts and provide expertise and guidance to the United States Space Force and the Intelligence Community helping to shape the rapidly evolving space enterprise.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform independent analyses to support requirement development, request for proposal (RFP), and source selection activities

Develop next generation RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communication subsystem requirements and interface definitions

Support communication subsystem design reviews, integration & test phases, anomaly resolution, spacecraft launch, and in-orbit check-out

Author link budgets to support and optimize quick-turnaround conceptual design and advanced architecture studies and requirements definitions

Provide timely written and verbal technical assessment reports to program offices and line management

Develop analysis and modeling tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms to assess subsystem, satellite, and system level performance

Qualification

Communication system engineeringSatellite communicationModelingCodingMATLABPythonRF communicationsHigh learning capacityAnomaly resolutionTrade analysisSpace communication securityCommunication skills

Required

Degree from an accredited university in STEM-related field

Minimum 5 years related experience in communication and/or telemetry & command (T&C) system engineering supporting SSC and/or NRO program

Broad modeling and coding experience in multiple environments (e.g. MATLAB, Python, HFSS, etc.)

Fundamental knowledge of satellite communication, radar and/or position navigation and timing

Possess high learning capacity with ability to rapidly grasp new concepts and adapt

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

10 – 15% domestic travel as needed

Current TS clearance with SCI access

Minimum 8 years related experience in communication and/or telemetry & command (T&C) system engineering supporting SSC and/or NRO program

Trade analysis and requirements definition

Satellite subsystem and/or unit level design, assembly, integration and test

Anomaly and failure analysis management and resolution

Space communication security (COMSEC) and transmission security (TRANSEC) methods and hardware

Digital/RF communications hardware and lab equipment

Ability to translate upper-level system requirements to subsystem architecture and unit design

Preferred

Advanced degree from an accredited program in electrical engineering, related engineering or physics discipline with emphasis in wireless communications and RF

Active SAP security clearance

SSC or NRO Program Office experience

Space systems acquisition experience

Knowledge in developing or implementing communications architectures including satellite Tracking, Telemetry & Command

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