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# Senior Communication Hardware Systems Engineering

- **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,400.0 - $193,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Object-Oriented Software Development, SAP Security, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Hfss, System-level Testing, Communication Devices
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88090220/1

## About the Role

* Degreefrom an accredited university in STEM-related field
 * Ability to translate upper-level system requirements to subsystem architecture and unit design
 + 5+ years in communication and/or telemetry & command (T&C) system engineering supporting SSC and/or NRO program including trade analysis, requirements definition, satellite subsystem design/integration/test, anomaly resolution, COMSEC/TRANSEC implementation, and digital/RF communications hardware
 * Broad modeling and coding experience in multiple environments (e.g. MATLAB, Python, HFSS, etc.)
 * Wide knowledge of satellite communication, radar and/or position navigation and timing
 * Possess high learning capacity with ability to rapidly grasp new concepts and adapt
 * 10 - 15% domestic travel as needed
 * Current TS clearance with SCI access

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

 * 8 years or more related experience in communication and/or telemetry & command (T&C) system engineering supporting SSC and/or NRO program, * Advanced degree from an accredited program in electrical engineering, related engineering or physics discipline with in emphasize in wireless communications and RF
 * Active SAP security clearance
 * SSC or NRO Program Office experience
 * Space systems acquisition experience
 * Hands-on experience in developing or implementing communications architectures including satellite Tracking, Telemetry & Command
 * End-to-end system level test architecture and execution experience
 * Demonstrated experience as senior advisor/reviewer

## Description

* Perform independent analyses to support requirement development, request for proposal (RFP), and source selection activities
 * Develop next generation RF, digital, and/or optical satellite communication subsystem requirements and interface definitions
 * Support communication subsystem design reviews, integration & test phases, anomaly resolution, spacecraft launch, and in-orbit check-out
 * Author link budgets to support and optimize quick-turnaround conceptual design and advanced architecture studies and requirements definitions
 * Develop analysis and modeling tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms to assess subsystem, satellite, and system level performance
 * Provide timely written and verbal technical assessment reports to program offices and line management


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