The Aerospace Corporation · El Segundo, CA

2026 Satellite Communication Systems and DSP Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation — El Segundo, CA

Full-timeEl Segundo, CA$90,000–$140,000/yearPosted 2026-06-29Apply on Workday
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Full job description

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Communication Systems Engineer for the Communication Systems Engineering Department (CSED) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD).

As part of MPD, the Communication Systems Engineering Department (CSED) performs analysis, modeling and simulation, and laboratory activities to design and evaluate communication systems, signals, and signal processing algorithms for our customers. As a Communications Systems Engineer (Associate Member of Technical Staff - Communications Systems Engineering) within CSED, you will be solving challenging technical problems in the areas of communication, counter-communication, and related digital signal processing. Your technical expertise will help support various US Government military and national program needs as well as shape their futures!

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Solve technical problems, under supervision and guidance, on projects involving:
  • Physical layer modeling & simulation
  • Communication waveform design and performance analysis
  • Communication link budget analysis
  • Development and evaluation of program requirements, interfaces, and verification processes
  • Digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development
  • Hardware prototyping and testing in the laboratory and in the field
  • Translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans
  • Communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations

What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Must work well in a team environment
  • Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
  • Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
  • Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related applicable technical discipline, pursuing or conferred within last 12 months.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • 0-1 year of industry work experience
  • Coursework and/or academic project knowledge of communication systems and digital signal processing concepts (e.g., modulation, coding, synchronization, estimation, detection theory, waveform design, channel effects, and link performance)
  • MATLAB, Python and/or C/C++ programming experience.
  • Willing to travel occasionally domestically to support customer needs
  • 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.
  • Transcripts required.

How You Can Stand Out

  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related applicable technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
  • GPA 3.5 or higher
  • Active security clearance
  • Coursework or fundamental knowledge of RF satellite communication systems including hardware and software, systems engineering and, RF system design requirements development, integration and test, system development, or related field
  • Knowledge of machine learning theory, practices, and tools

(Min - Max)

$90,000.00 - $140,000.00

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