Digital Signal Processing and Communications Engineer, Sr. MTS / Engineering Specialist

Are you passionate about creating cutting-edge software and hardware solutions for digital communication and navigation systems? Do you want to join a dynamic team that supports exciting programs such as the Aerospace CubeSat SlingShot Platform and the Blind Signal Classification Challenge? If so, you might be the perfect fit for the Digital Signal Processing and Communications Engineer position at the Digital Communication Implementation Department (DCID)!

As a DCID engineer, you will work on software-defined radios and FPGA technology for advanced communication and navigation system prototypes (GNSS, PNT, GPS, etc.) that tackle the toughest challenges in the field. You will also guide the acquisition of next generation systems for our customer, help industry implement innovative technology, and create novel solutions to our customers’ most pressing problems.

If you have the skills and the enthusiasm to join our team, apply now and get ready to make a difference!

Work Model: Hybrid work model and occasional support will be required onsite in Albuquerque, NM.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement signal processing algorithms with applications to GPS/GNSS receivers, communication transceivers, and/or digital signal processing primarily on FPGA and embedded hardware

• Analysis of signal processing and communication system performance using Matlab, Python, and other simulation environments

• Develop hardware and software prototypes of innovative, real-time DSP and communication systems for emulation and proof of concept

• Research pertaining to advanced signal processing, GPS technology and/or re-configurable communication processing

• Document work products in briefings and/or technical reports to customers and colleagues

What You Need to be Successful  - Senior Member of Technical Staff

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or another related field  

• Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience, including time in graduate degree programs and in an area of digital communications, information and coding theory, digital signal processing, GNSS positioning and navigation, alternative navigation techniques

• Proficiency with the following: C++, Python, VHDL (or Verilog)

• Experience implementing digital communication and/or DSP algorithms in hardware using FPGAs and/or ASICs

• Thorough understanding of logic implementation and simulation tools for complex FPGA designs, hardware architecture, testbench design, synthesis, static timing analysis, timing closure, and clock domain crossing  

• 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

What You Need to be Successful  - Engineering Specialist

• All of the above requirements for Digital Communications & Signal Processing Engineer (Sr. Member of Technical Staff)

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience including communications engineering, digital signal processing, GNSS positioning and navigation, alternative navigation techniques

How You Can Stand Out  

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

• Obtained a master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another related field  

• Publication record and/or experience researching, developing, and transitioning new ideas from concept to prototype

• Work utilizing GNURadio, USRPs, and the RFNoC framework 

• DSP algorithm design and implementation

• Error correcting code analysis and implementation

• Programming GPUs, hardware acceleration, process parallelization, particularly for DSP and communication software functions

• Development using Linux, Real Time operating systems and DevOps tools (Jira, Git, Jenkins…) 

• Machine learning

• Active DOD or DOE Security Clearance.

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.