Sr. Principal Digital Signal Processing Engineer
$142,200–$213,200 year
On-siteCincinnati, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Develop cutting-edge algorithms in MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or CUDA/OpenCL for time and frequency domain signal processing, digital communication systems, and RF chains. Lead projects involving RADAR (SAR/ISAR), LPI/LPD waveforms, EW techniques, software-defined radios, and AI/ML applications for real-time deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams to deliver solutions for US government intelligence agencies and the Department of Defense. Requires Top Secret clearance, a BS/MS/PhD in engineering, and proficiency in FPGA design and embedded development. This role supports mission-driven systems safeguarding nations within Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector.
Required Qualifications
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Top Secret clearance
- 10% of the Time travel
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance
- BS Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 8 years of experience
- MS Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 6 years of experience
- PhD Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 4 years of experience
- Proficient with MATLAB, with a Digital Signal Processing focus
- Proficient in C/C++, Python, Embedded SW Design in Linux/UNIX environments
- Proficient in FPGA design on low SWAP systems
- Basic understanding of Digital Communication Systems and RF signal processing chains
- Experience applying AI/ML (e.g., deep learning, transformer, or reinforcement‐learning models) to signal‐processing techniques such as denoising, classification, source separation, or anomaly detection, with emphasis on real‐time deployment and performance optimization
- Experience in GPU Development (CUDA, OpenCL, or Vulkan) for real-time signal-processing workloads
- Experience in Embedded Development in SoCs or DSPs
- Experience with VHDL (preferred) or Verilog
- Experience with HDL verification tools, such as Questa® or Modelsim®
- Experience with Xilinx, Altera (Intel) or Microsemi FPGAs
- Experience as a technical lead
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Option of a 9/80 work schedule
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with various Signal Processing algorithms both in time and frequency domains
- Understanding of Digital Communication Systems and various modulation techniques
- RF signal processing chains and link budgets
- RADAR (SAR/ISAR)
- LPI/LPD waveforms
- EW techniques
- Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
- Image Processing and AI/ML techniques
- Experience with VHDL (preferred) or Verilog
- Experience with HDL verification tools, such as Questa® or Modelsim®
- Experience with Xilinx, Altera (Intel) or Microsemi FPGAs
- Experience as a technical lead
- Active Top Secret security clearance
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