In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.

Responsibilities

Apply your creativity to develop novel test sets and push microwave instrumentation to its limits. Deliver the technical information to determine whether a payload launches by working in microwave laboratories and with microwave simulation tools. As consultants to our government customers, we immediately impact the direction and development of payloads for both small and large satellites. Mitigate or exploit the effect of nonlinearities in microwave communication systems. Develop GaN microwave circuitry that will be placed into the next-generation satellites. Our academic-like collegial atmosphere encourages collaboration with and continued learning from our engineers who are leaders in their fields of expertise. We're also ready to learn from you.

**This role is open to candidates willing and able to work at least 50% on-site in general laboratory conditions following corporate COVID-19 guidelines at our Aerospace El Segundo, CA location**

Key Functions

In this role you can expect to perform OR learn to conduct the following Key Functions:

• Develop and execute advanced microwave measurement techniques
• Develop  microwave amplifiers, transmitters and receivers, and small-sat payload designs
• Perform circuit level and full-wave simulations of microwave components, and systems
• Design and develop MMIC designs in support of GaN device capability and reliability studies
• Document work products in briefings and/or technical reports to customers and colleagues
• Participate in technical meetings with Aerospace internal and external customers, and external contractors
• Work on a diverse set of projects. It is very important to be hands-on, willing to learn,  comfortable in working in a dynamic environment of varying requirements and tasks, and interact with engineers of diverse backgrounds and expertise
• Collaborate onsite with other engineers and technicians

Qualifications

Required

• Degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering
• At least 1 year of hands on industry experience post Bachelors (time spent obtaining an advanced degree counts toward this)   
• Experience with ADS or Microwave Office, HFSS or CST, MATLAB or Python, RF circuit layout, and/or instrument control
• Experience analyzing and evaluating data obtained from network and spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes
• Experience in microwave and analog circuitry, such as microwave transmission lines, filters, amplifiers, oscillators, or PLLs
• Ability to handle a dynamic environment, open-ended tasks, and simultaneously support multiple tasks
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance with SCI / SSBI access which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

• M.S. from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with MMIC design and RF circuit layout principles
• Experience with mitigation or exploitation of nonlinearities in microwave systems
• Experience with high power microwave systems