Senior RF/Microwave Engineer

7 hours ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
About the Role

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled RF/Microwave Engineer to support the development of microwave hardware in radar, sensor, and communications national space systems. As a key member of our team, you will perform circuit analysis, design microwave circuits, make measurements, and analyze test results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide insight on contractor development of radar, sensor, and communication payloads
  • Implement advanced microwave measurement techniques
  • Perform budget, circuit (ADS or Microwave Office), and simulations of microwave components, and systems
  • Operate large-scale microwave payload emulator test sets
  • Solve microwave hardware anomalies using analytical methods and experimental setups
  • Collaborate onsite with other engineers and technicians
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Four or more years related (including post graduate studies) technical experience in any of the following microwave engineering areas
    • Microwave circuit theory using ADS OR Microwave Office
    • Operation/instrument control of network analyzers, oscilloscopes, or other microwave instrumentation
    • Data/signal analysis using Python OR MATLAB
    • Microwave Transmitter/Receiver hardware
  • Demonstrated creativity in problem-solving, an ability to rapidly grasp new concepts, and excellent written/verbal communication skills
  • Ability to engage others and influence technical decisions.
  • Willing to travel domestically approximately 10%
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with:

  • Current TS/SCI clearance
  • Capstone projects building RF hardware and/or systems
  • Experience or course work in any of the following microwave specialty areas:
    • Amplifier design and theory
    • PLL/oscillator design and theory
    • High-power RF SSPA or TWTA
    • Communication Systems Engineering
What We Offer

The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $110,400 - $193,500. We also offer a range of benefits, including comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

Leadership Competencies

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate leadership in the following areas:

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

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 characteristic protected by state or federal law.



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