Principal Engineer Systems

Northrop Grumman

Sacramento, California, United States
$114,000.00 - $171,000.00; $142,200.00 - $213,400....
On-site
Signal processing algorithms
Radio frequency communication signals
Software defined radios (sdr)
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer with expertise in signal processing to work in Sacramento, California. The role involves developing solutions for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and requires a strong background in communications systems engineering and DSP fundamentals

Job Summary

  • Develop transformative signal processing solutions to solve complex challenges in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT).
  • Perform architecture trades, design analysis, and performance modeling for hardware development efforts.
  • Design, test, and produce detection, characterization, and geolocation algorithms for RF communication signals.

Matching Summary

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer with expertise in signal processing to work in Sacramento, California. The role involves developing solutions for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and requires a strong background in communications systems engineering and DSP fundamentals.

Salary

$114,000.00 - $171,000.00; $142,200.00 - $213,400.00; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Signal processing algorithms
  • Radio Frequency communication signals
  • Software Defined Radios (SDR)
  • System requirements translation
  • Architecture trades and design analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Agile software development
  • Containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • GPU acceleration (CUDA)
  • Atlassian tool suite experience

Key Requirements

  • BS degree in STEM with 5 years relevant experience or MS degree in STEM field with 3 years of related experience or PhD in STEM field with 1 year of related experience
  • Understanding of tactical SIGINT operations, military capabilities, and geolocation concepts
  • Understanding of modulation/demodulation, FFT/spectral analysis, filtering, resampling, channelization, and detection/estimation theory
  • Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDR), RF front-ends, IQ data, geolocation techniques, and signal characterization
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Work Rights

Top Secret/SCI clearance required

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