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 Communications Technologies and Engineering Division (CTED) at
Aerospace Corporation helps our customers solve the hardest problems in
Satellite Communications, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), and
Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT). CTED provides solutions broadly
covering architectures, policies, system design, performance, and
development of cutting-edge prototypes in our laboratories. The division
interacts with all major space customers to address their needs from
terrestrial networks, ground stations and wireless systems to spacecraft,
with a strong focus on robust and resilient communications.
The Communication Payload, Command & Telemetry Department (CPCTD)
provides technical leadership and expertise in the areas of space
communication payloads, navigation payloads, and telemetry, tracking and
commanding systems as well as their ground counterparts. CPCTD supports Space
Systems Command, National Reconnaissance Office, other US Government,
and Civil & Commercial customers.
Work Model: This position will be a hybrid work model and offer partially
remote with some onsite work required in Colorado Springs, CO; El
Segundo, CA; or Chantilly, VA.
What You'll Be Doing:
Provide cutting-edge space RF communication system design and hardware
implementation risk assessment to include:
Space RF communication architecture system development lifecycle including:
preliminary design, requirement definition and analysis, risk
assessment, modeling & simulation, system test, and on-orbit support
Quick-turnaround conceptual design and advanced architecture studies:
Communication link budget trades
Constellation dynamic link modeling & simulation
Detailed system hardware architecture trade balancing insertion of advanced
technology with appropriate risk
Documenting trade study results providing insight to senior decision makers
Collaborate in multi-discipline team environmentsacross the space vehicle
subsystems
Specific technical areas include: transmitters, receivers, modems,
microwave components, and antennas, communication waveforms.
Concepts of operations & constellation orbital flight concepts
What You Need to be Successful- Member of Technical Staff
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university program in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Math or another
related discipline
Two or more years of relevant work experience
Course work in communication systems, theory, analysis, and hardware
implementation
Fundamental knowledge of satellite communication, radar and/or position
navigation and timing
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government
security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security
clearance.
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Senior Member of the
Technical Staff include:
Five or more years of relevant work experience
Increasing responsibilities in the area of RF communication systems
Ability to work mostly independently with limited oversight
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Possess or pursuing a Master's degree from an accredited college/
university program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Physics, Math or another related discipline
Prior relevant internship experience
Broad modeling and coding experience in multiple environments (e.g.
MATLAB, Python, SQL, LATEX, etc)
Knowledge in developing or implementing communications architectures including
satellite Tracking, Telemetry & Command (TT&C)
Digital signal processing
Satellite test and integration experience
Link 16 knowledge and experience
Active TS/SCI Clearance
We offer a... For full info follow application link.
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
