Staff Digital Signal Processing Engineer with Security Clearance

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job 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 comeOur 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 moonWe 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 wayOur 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 impossibleOur employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Join Northrop Grumman - Cincinnati (aka Xetron), part of Mission Systems sector, focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globeAs a small Operating Unit of the larger Northrop Grumman Corporation, located in Cincinnati Ohio, Xetron is a rare example of a company with a small business culture operating collaboratively with its larger business entityThis unique relationship offers employees the ability to literally know everyone at the site at a personal level while still working on technologies and products that are beyond state-of-the-artYou'll get the opportunity to wrestle with the next big problems in an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation, sharing your expertise with team members at all levelsWe are seeking early career cleared or clearable, senior level DSP Engineers to contribute to our sensor, communication, and cyber systems in Cincinnati, OH! Engineers here are part of multi-disciplinary program teams implementing next-generation, specialized communication systems and sensing systems critical to US intelligence customers and alliesTeam members conduct all phases of these programs, including requirements generation, hardware-selection, software development, and system integration and testPrograms at Northrop Grumman in Cincinnati are engineering intensive, rapid-schedule jobs for diverse SIGINT/EW and Cyber applicationsResearch and solve problems in the areas of advanced waveform development, low size, weight, and power (low SWaP) processing systems, specialized space communication payloads, and persistent signal surveillance systemsOur employees take advantage of Northrop Grumman's flexible work arrangements, including 9/80 and 4/10 schedulesWe offer training and learning opportunities supporting technical and personal growth in all business areas that benefit our customersNorthrop Grumman offers competitive benefits including 401k matching! Are you seeking a challenging role with a strong team? Come define possible with us in Cincinnati! Basic Qualifications:
* BS degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 14 years of experience; or MS Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 12 years of experience; or PhD in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 8 years of experience..
* MATLAB or Octave proficiency is required.--- US Citizenship is required
* The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance to start (NG sponsored)Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience leading technical teams
* Proficient with MATLAB/Octave, with a digital signal processing focus
* Proficient in C/C++, embedded SW design in Linux/UNIX and RTOS environments
* 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
* Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI
* Proven skills to include: team leadership, mentoring others, communicating with all levels of an organization internally and externally, being adaptable, creative, collaborative and also comfortable working independently and enjoys solving difficult problemsThis position offers the option of a 9/80 work scheduleThe 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday offSalary Range: $161,000 - $241,600 The 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 conditionsEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base payAnnual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company resultsEmployees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term IncentivesIn 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 dateHowever, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidatesNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforceWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 classFor our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO U.SCitizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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