Senior Communications Engineer - RF & Digital Analysis

Senior Communications Engineer - RF & Digital Analysis

27 Mar 2024
Virginia, Chantilly, 20151 Chantilly USA

Senior Communications Engineer - RF & Digital Analysis

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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.

The Ground and Communications Division is looking for a Senior Communications Engineer to perform advanced RF and digital communications analyses of new capabilities on existing and future satellite communication systems. The Senior Communications Engineer will work closely with Government, SETA, and other FFRDC personnel. You will own the Aerospace efforts with support from the Aerospace Engineering matrix to evaluate these new capabilities.

This position requires 100% on site work in Chantilly, VA

What You'll Be Doing

  • Direct and participate on the analyses of advanced RF and digital communication applications to existing and future satellite communication systems.
  • Guide the direction of models & simulations by the Aerospace engineering support team to inform government decision making.
  • Direct the development to link and automate models & simulations to improve end-to-end satellite communications analyses.
  • Represent Aerospace at program office and technical exchange meetings.
  • Expertly prepare and review Aerospace technical reports and briefing materials in a timely manner.
  • Independently collaborate with the Government program office representatives, SETA and other FFRDC staff, and contractor personnel.
  • Position is full-time on-site at the customer location in Chantilly, VA.


What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, or related technical field. Masters degree preferred
  • 12 years of progressively more responsible experience
  • Strong experience in the analysis of communication systems.
  • Strong and recent proven experience in RF and digital communications.
  • Willing to travel domestically 5%.
  • This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.


How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
  • Progressive technical contribution analyzing end-to-end satellite communications.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work on multiple tasks.
  • Experience using an engineering functional matrix organization.
  • Experience interacting with and briefing government personnel across program offices, SETA and FFRDC staff, and developer contractors.


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 .

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    JC49561585
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  • Job type
    Permanent
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  • Hiring Company
    Aerospace Corporation
  • Date
    2023-03-26
  • Deadline
    2023-05-25
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