The Aerospace Corporation · Chantilly, VA

Senior SIGINT Systems Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation — Chantilly, VA

Full-timeChantilly, VA$129,000–$249,600/yearPosted 2026-07-14Apply on Workday
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Full job description

The Communications and Signal Analysis Department (CSAD) at The Aerospace Corporation performs analysis, modeling, simulation and prototyping in the areas of satellite microwave and laser communications, signal processing, microwave photonics, emitter geolocation and signal collection systems and techniques. CSAD is a component of the Communication Systems and Agile Processing Subdivision within the Mission Payloads Division. The department primarily supports the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), with additional customers from the U.S. Space Force, Civil agencies and other US government customers. CSAD aids our customers in developing and acquiring innovative systems in the areas of communications, signal interception, and signal processing for both space and terrestrial applications. We are looking for a senior specialist in emitter geolocation analysis, SIGINT systems engineering and data processing of overhead collections.

The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at Chantilly, VA

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Evaluate and develop signal simulators for geolocation, geolocation solvers, and their associated digital signal processing algorithms
  • Analyze and simulate geolocation systems
  • Represent the department and sub-division with technical presentations, oversee existing projects, and the ability to work effectively with our customers
  • Maintain and version control source-code libraries shared by collaborators within the company

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements – Engineering Specialist

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or another related discipline from an accredited university.
  • A minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience after obtaining a Bachelor's degree
  • Experience in emitter geolocation, national systems, numerical methods, numerical optimization, and digital signal processing
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SSBI 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

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Sr Engineering Specialist:

  • All the above minimum requirements, plus 12 years of relevant working experience after obtaining a Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience with developing Compliance and Data Protection Plans, experience defining overhead collection tests and processing the resulting collections to meet customer objectives

How You Can Stand Out

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
  • Demonstrated competence in understanding state-of-the-art numerical methods, numerical optimization, digital signal processing, and geolocation techniques.
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, simulating communications or radar signals, and digital processing of overhead collections
  • Specific experience in the following:
  • Signal Detection and Estimation
  • Electromagnetic Signal Propagation
  • Link Analysis
  • Current and active TS/SSBI

(Min - Max)

$129,000.00 - $249,600.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

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

Ways We Reward Our Employees

  • 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

Equal Opportunity Commitment