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Northrop Grumman is seeking Digital Signal Processing Engineers. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in Cincinnati, OH.
Researches, designs, develops and verifies signal and image collection systems, and defines and develops processing and dissemination computer algorithms. Develops requirements analysis, system architecture, and integrates new signal and image processing technology systems. Designs, develops and analyzes systems for the extraction of information from signal and image sensors. Systems utilization includes detection and estimation theories, speech processing, and neural networks; electromagnetic and acoustic effects on signals; and/or implementation of signal processing with advanced computer architectures.
Qualifications - External
A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
This requisition may be filled at either a level 1 or a level 2. Basic qualifications for an Associate Digital Signal Processing Engineer 1 are a Bachelor’s Degree. Basic qualifications for a Digital Signal Processing Engineer Engineer 2 are a Master’s Degree.
Role Responsibilities:
- Design and implement custom signal processing algorithms
- Research advancements in technology to provide cutting-edge solutions
- Design and test algorithms using MATLAB, C, and other languages.
- Analyze and optimize system performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure program success
- Work with other engineers to analyze complex problems and provide unique solutions
Basic Qualifications: Associate Digital Signal Processing Engineers
- A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or similar STEM degree be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in in Electrical or Computer Engineering with coursework or equivalent work experience in: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications Systems, Digital Circuit Design, Programmable Logic, Software Development Experience with Matlab
- Proficient with MATLAB, C, or Octave
- Knowledge of signal processing techniques and technologies
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile)
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active government clearance
- Proficient in C/C++, embedded SW design in Linux
- Experience with wireless digital communication systems, in particular modern digital modulation techniques and modem design
- Experience with RADAR and EW signal processing algorithms
- Experience with RF receiver development, including system link budget and sensitivity analysis, ADC and receiver noise analysis, and baseband conversion and processing
- Digital design experience and FPGA development experience in VHDL, is a plus
- Experience with X-Midas, GNU Radio or software-defined radios
- Coursework or equivalent work experience in: Embedded System Design, RF System Design, RADAR or Electronic Warfare (EW)
Basic Qualifications for a Digital Signal Processing Engineers
- A Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or similar STEM degree, be completing or has completed their degree ( Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in in Electrical or Computer Engineering with coursework or equivalent work experience in: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications Systems, Digital Circuit Design, Programmable Logic, Software Development Experience with Matlab
- Proficient with MATLAB, C, or Octave
- Knowledge of signal processing techniques and technologies
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile)
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active government clearance
- Proficient in C/C++, embedded SW design in Linux
- Experience with wireless digital communication systems, in particular modern digital modulation techniques and modem design
- Experience with RADAR and EW signal processing algorithms
- Experience with RF receiver development, including system link budget and sensitivity analysis, ADC and receiver noise analysis, and baseband conversion and processing
- Digital design experience and FPGA development experience in VHDL, is a plus
- Experience with X-Midas, GNU Radio or software-defined radios
- Coursework or equivalent work experience in: Embedded System Design, RF System Design, RADAR or Electronic Warfare (EW)
Salary Range 1: $76,200 - $114,400
Salary Range 2: $91,800 - $137,600
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar STEM field for the associate role; master's or PhD for the higher-level engineer role
- Coursework or equivalent experience in digital signal processing, digital communications systems, digital circuit design, programmable logic, and software development
- Proficiency with MATLAB, C, or Octave
- Knowledge of signal processing techniques and technologies
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.0 scale
- Active government clearance
- Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded software design in Linux
- Experience with wireless digital communication systems, digital modulation techniques, and modem design
- Experience with radar and electronic warfare signal-processing algorithms
- RF receiver development experience, including link budgets, sensitivity analysis, ADC and receiver noise analysis, and baseband processing
- Digital design and FPGA development experience in VHDL
- Experience with X-Midas, GNU Radio, or software-defined radios
- Coursework or equivalent experience in embedded system design, RF system design, radar, or electronic warfare
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