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Digital Communication and Signal Processing Engineer

Digital Communication and Signal Processing Engineer

CompanyThe Aerospace Coporation
LocationEl Segundo, CA, USA
Salary$110400 – $165500
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another related field
  • Knowledge of digital signal processing, digital communications.
  • Proficiency with one or more of the following: C/C++, Python, VHDL/Verilog, Matlab
  • At least 1 year of related professional engineering experience
  • Experience troubleshooting digital hardware designs in the laboratory
  • This position requires the eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance
  • Four or more years of related experience (or pursuit of advanced degree) in an area of digital signal processing, GNSS positioning and navigation, alternative navigation techniques
  • Experience with any of the following: MATLAB, C/C++, Python, VHDL
  • Work with DSP algorithm design and implementation
  • Implementation of digital communication and/or DSP algorithms in hardware using FPGAs and/or ASICs
  • Proficiency in Verilog or VHDL, logic implementation, and simulation tools for complex FPGA designs
  • Detailed understanding of FPGA RTL design, hardware architecture, testbench design, synthesis, static timing analysis, timing closure, and clock domain crossing

Responsibilities

  • Developing and implement signal processing algorithms with applications to GPS / GNSS receivers and/or communication transceivers and/or digital signal processing primarily on FPGA hardware
  • Analysis of signal processing performance using Matlab, Python, or similar simulation environments
  • Prototyping of cutting-edge real-time systems for emulation and proof of concept
  • Research pertaining to advanced signal processing, GPS technology and/or re-configurable communication processing
  • Creating document work products in briefings and/or technical reports to customers and colleagues
  • Design, build and integrate satcom payloads demonstrating innovative technologies for Aerospace’s AeroCube Program

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another related field
  • Solid laboratory experience troubleshooting digital hardware designs using logic analyzers / Chipscope / other measurement devices.
  • Work with GNURadio, USRPs, and the RFNoC framework
  • Programming of GPUs, hardware acceleration, process parallelization
  • Background with RF lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes)
  • Linux, Real Time operating systems and DevOps tools (Jira, Git, Jenkins…)
  • Machine Learning experience