The Aerospace Corporation
Embedded Systems Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space—delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff partner the latest in information system technologies—including elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real‑time operating systems, and visualization frameworks—to deliver responsive, resilient, high‑performance software‑intensive systems to the Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.
The Embedded and Specialized Computing Department (ESCD) is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer (Senior MTS/Engineering Specialist – Computer Engineering) to perform research and development activities toward innovative hardware and software prototypes in high‑performance and accelerated computing and AI/ML implementation at the edge. These prototypes and lessons learned are crucial for advancing next‑generation satellite capabilities and ensuring U.S. dominance in space. Members of this team provide design and implementation support to customers including the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), the Space Development Agency (SDA), the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and other civil customers such as NASA.
This full‑time position is based in either El Segundo, CA, or Chantilly, VA, and is 100% onsite.
What You’ll Be Doing You will utilize your extensive embedded systems domain knowledge to research, develop embedded prototypes, and perform hands‑on development to enable technology gains for the defense and intelligence communities.
Design embedded solutions for evaluating novel space‑based processors, state‑of‑the‑art on‑board processing systems, and data exploitation via artificial intelligence.
Rapidly design and test embedded compute prototypes using FPGAs, SoCs, accelerators, MCUs, and other emerging processors.
Deliver embedded solutions in accelerated processing, AI at the edge, and/or small satellites.
Partner with Aerospace Corporation scientists to evaluate and test the radiation susceptibility of embedded processors and determine appropriate mitigations.
Propose and execute research projects based on emerging technologies to advance the department’s product and knowledge lines.
Proactively interact with internal and external customers by presenting project status, technical findings, and technical demonstrations.
What You Need to be Successful
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field.
8 or more years of direct experience in designing embedded systems (hardware and software).
Deep technical expertise with hands‑on experience in at least two of the following areas: embedded systems, edge AI, FPGA design, software development.
Experience with leading hardware platforms and tool suites (e.g., AMD/Xilinx, Altera, Microchip, STMicroelectronics).
Proficiency with common embedded interfaces (I2C, SPI, GPIO, UART, etc.).
Willing to travel domestically up to 10%.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Experience presenting deep technical content to peers and external customers.
Demonstrated experience identifying opportunities, leading proposals, and executing awarded projects to completion.
How You Can Stand Out
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Experience collaborating across hardware and software teams, especially in projects that bridge heterogeneous computing (CPU, FPGA, GPU) and embedded system solutions.
Experience implementing AI/ML algorithms on embedded platforms.
Experience leveraging high‑level synthesis (HLS) to accelerate and deploy algorithms on FPGAs.
Previous experience designing electronics for space applications.
Active Top‑Secret clearance.
We offer a competitive compensation package with a grade‑based pay range of $110,400 to $193,500 annual. Individual salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, and performance.
Leadership Competencies
Operate Strategically
Lead Change
Engage with Impact
Foster Innovation
Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) plan with immediate eligibility and vesting upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Benefits vary and are applicable based on job type. A few highlights include comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, and more.
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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 identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, or disability status. If you need assistance using our online job search and application tools, please contact us at 310.336.5432 or by e‑mail at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org.
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Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff partner the latest in information system technologies—including elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real‑time operating systems, and visualization frameworks—to deliver responsive, resilient, high‑performance software‑intensive systems to the Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.
The Embedded and Specialized Computing Department (ESCD) is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer (Senior MTS/Engineering Specialist – Computer Engineering) to perform research and development activities toward innovative hardware and software prototypes in high‑performance and accelerated computing and AI/ML implementation at the edge. These prototypes and lessons learned are crucial for advancing next‑generation satellite capabilities and ensuring U.S. dominance in space. Members of this team provide design and implementation support to customers including the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), the Space Development Agency (SDA), the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and other civil customers such as NASA.
This full‑time position is based in either El Segundo, CA, or Chantilly, VA, and is 100% onsite.
What You’ll Be Doing You will utilize your extensive embedded systems domain knowledge to research, develop embedded prototypes, and perform hands‑on development to enable technology gains for the defense and intelligence communities.
Design embedded solutions for evaluating novel space‑based processors, state‑of‑the‑art on‑board processing systems, and data exploitation via artificial intelligence.
Rapidly design and test embedded compute prototypes using FPGAs, SoCs, accelerators, MCUs, and other emerging processors.
Deliver embedded solutions in accelerated processing, AI at the edge, and/or small satellites.
Partner with Aerospace Corporation scientists to evaluate and test the radiation susceptibility of embedded processors and determine appropriate mitigations.
Propose and execute research projects based on emerging technologies to advance the department’s product and knowledge lines.
Proactively interact with internal and external customers by presenting project status, technical findings, and technical demonstrations.
What You Need to be Successful
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field.
8 or more years of direct experience in designing embedded systems (hardware and software).
Deep technical expertise with hands‑on experience in at least two of the following areas: embedded systems, edge AI, FPGA design, software development.
Experience with leading hardware platforms and tool suites (e.g., AMD/Xilinx, Altera, Microchip, STMicroelectronics).
Proficiency with common embedded interfaces (I2C, SPI, GPIO, UART, etc.).
Willing to travel domestically up to 10%.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Experience presenting deep technical content to peers and external customers.
Demonstrated experience identifying opportunities, leading proposals, and executing awarded projects to completion.
How You Can Stand Out
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Experience collaborating across hardware and software teams, especially in projects that bridge heterogeneous computing (CPU, FPGA, GPU) and embedded system solutions.
Experience implementing AI/ML algorithms on embedded platforms.
Experience leveraging high‑level synthesis (HLS) to accelerate and deploy algorithms on FPGAs.
Previous experience designing electronics for space applications.
Active Top‑Secret clearance.
We offer a competitive compensation package with a grade‑based pay range of $110,400 to $193,500 annual. Individual salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, and performance.
Leadership Competencies
Operate Strategically
Lead Change
Engage with Impact
Foster Innovation
Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) plan with immediate eligibility and vesting upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Benefits vary and are applicable based on job type. A few highlights include comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, and more.
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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 identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, or disability status. If you need assistance using our online job search and application tools, please contact us at 310.336.5432 or by e‑mail at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org.
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