Communications and Signal Processing Engineer

About the role

The Communications and Signal Analysis Department (CSAD) is seeking a Senior Member of Technical Staff to perform analysis, modeling, and simulation of radio systems and related signal processing. This role involves working on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA, and frequently visiting local customer facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, modeling, and simulation of radio systems and related signal processing, including channel effects and related hardware distortion effects that impact wideband communications and collection receiver performance.
• Support our Civil, DoD and intelligence community customers with primary support to the National Reconnaissance Office.
• Contribute within CSAD, developing skills through a combination of independent technical assignments and collaborative team-based projects.
• Inform stakeholders of technical issues and recommended courses of action, including technical studies, laboratory risk reduction efforts, and on-orbit testing.
• Act as the organization's designated representative at customer program review meetings, technical meetings, presentations, and symposia.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university program in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Coursework in the areas of digital communications and signal processing using MATLAB/Python.
• Three or more years of industry work experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally infrequently, as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements for Senior Member of Technical Staff: Bachelor’s degree, three years of industry experience, and relevant coursework.
• Minimum requirements for Engineering Specialist: Eight or more years of experience in satellite communications, advanced signal processing techniques, and RF systems design and analysis.

Skills

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering.
• Five or more years of experience in Satellite Communications or advanced signal processing techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in RF systems design and analysis.
• Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) platforms and implementations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of hardware imperfections and distortion effects.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive health care and wellness plan, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.