Associate Digital Signal Processing Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies?  If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

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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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Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.