The Aerospace Corporation · 7 hours ago
IC 2026 Communications Systems and Firmware Engineering
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
0+ years expThe Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. This role involves joining the Digital Electronics and Electromagnetics Department as an early-career engineer, where you will assist in laboratory prototyping and support customer programs related to communications and data processing.
AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Joining the Digital Electronics and Electromagnetics Department as an early-career engineer who works both independently and as a member of project teams
Assisting senior staff in laboratory prototyping work that includes designing, building, and testing digital signal processing algorithms in SDRs and FPGAs
Solving technical problems in the areas of communications, signals collection, and data processing
Supporting customer programs by performing research, analysis, development, and assessments of signal processing algorithm implementations on operational hardware
Supporting our DOD and Intelligence customers with primary support to the National Reconnaissance Office
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree from an accredited college/university program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Transcripts required
Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
0-1 year of relevant industry work experience
Experience in developing and implementing DSP algorithms with real world performance requirements on CPU, GPU, and/or FPGA-based platforms
Ability to analyze requirements and document simulation/test results
Willing to travel [occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally] approx. 10% of time
This position requires the 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
Strong written and oral communication skills
Must work well in a team environment
Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
Preferred
GPA 3.5 or higher
Active security clearance
Experience in a laboratory environment working with FPGAs and/or SDRs, and associated test equipment such as network analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers
Knowledgeable with a variety of popular FPGA tools such as Vivado/Vitis, Quartus, ModelSim, Questasim, and/or Symplify
Ability to work with experts in the fields of antenna systems, RF systems, SIGINT processing, communications systems and hardware prototyping
Proficiency in scientific programming using languages such as Matlab, C, C++, Python, Fortran
Robust qualifications in hardware descriptor languages (HDL) such as VHDL, Verilog
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
Company
The Aerospace Corporation
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tanya Pemberton
President & CEO
Ashley Kowalski
Project Leader - International Partnerships
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