Geolocation Engineer

Company: Aerospace Corporation
Location: Reston
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally. Responsibilities The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Communication Systems Engineer within the Communications and Signal Analysis Department in Chantilly, VA. In this unique role, you will have an exciting opportunity as a key contributor to the development of advanced satellite communication and signals intelligence systems. Do you have a passion for technical excellence and innovation? Successful innovators and motivated contributors reap great rewards at Aerospace. This role can be filled as an Aerospace Member of Technical Staff or Senior Member of Technical Staff Key Functions Evaluate and develop digital communications models andor digital signal processing algorithms. Analyze and simulate complex communications andor signal-processing systems. Represent the department and sub-division with technical presentations, oversee existing projects, and the ability to work effectively with our customers. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or another related discipline from an accredited university. 2 to 5 years of relevant working experience after obtaining a Bachelor's degree. Basic experience in communication systems analysis, digital signal processing and simulation. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top SecretSSBI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain this level of security clearance. Effective communication, documentation and presentation skills. Preferred Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university. Demonstrated competence in understanding state-of-the-art communications and signal-processing techniques. Knowledge of, and experience with, modern commercial wireless standards and protocols. Specific experience in one or more of the following ModulationDemodulation EncodingDecoding Channel Modeling Receiver Synchronization Link Analysis Practical hardware limitations and distortion effects Signal Processing National Systems Current and active TSSSBI. Required for consideration as a Senior Member of Technical Staff Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or another related discipline from an accredited university. High aptitude for leadership and ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision. 5 or more years of relevant working experience. Demonstrated strength in communication systems analysis, digital signal processing and simulation. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top SecretSSBI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain this level of security clearance. Effective communication, documentation and presentation skills. Preferred for Sr. Member of Technical Staff Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or another related discipline from an accredited university. Demonstrated competence in understanding state-of-the-art communications and signal-processing techniques. Knowledge of, and experience with, modern commercial wireless standards and protocols. Specific experience in one or more of the following ModulationDemodulation EncodingDecoding Channel Modeling Receiver Synchronization Link Analysis Practical hardware limitations and distortion effects Signal Processing National Systems Current and active Top SecretSSBI. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative 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 ator by email at . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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