Digital Signal Processing Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 170,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in the United States is seeking cleared or clearable Digital Signal Processing Engineers who will develop cutting‑edge algorithms in MATLAB or CUDA/OpenCL, Python, or C/C++ on Linux/Windows. The preferred candidate will have experience with various signal processing algorithms in time and frequency domains and a solid understanding of DSP and RF signal processing.

The role encompasses RF/antenna design, DSP, digital hardware and cyber software projects, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top‑Secret clearance.
• Basic MATLAB or Python with a Digital Signal Processing focus.
• Embedded software, AI/ML, or FPGA design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting‑edge DSP algorithms in MATLAB or CUDA/OpenCL, Python, or C/C++ on Linux/UNIX or Windows.
• Contribute to RF, antenna design, DSP, digital hardware, and cyber software projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and advise senior leadership and external partners.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

DSP concepts

Education

BS in Electrical/ Computer Engineering

MS in Electrical/ Computer Engineering

Tools

CUDA

OpenCL

Linux/UNIX

VHDL/Verilog

HDL verification tools (Questa/Modelsim)

FPGAs (Xilinx/Intel/Altera)

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance & Travel

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Top Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Directly contribute to systems that safeguard nations and support critical national‑security objectives.
• Rapid Growth Environment: Play a pivotal role on fast‑moving programs that are expanding quickly, giving you ownership and visibility.
• Cross‑Functional Influence: Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply‑chain teams, and become a trusted advisor to senior leadership and external partners.

Position Overview

We are seeking cleared or clearable Digital Signal Processing Engineers who are self‑motivated, energetic individuals who will be responsible for developing cutting‑edge algorithms in MATLAB or other programming languages such as CUDA/OpenCL, Python, C/C++ in Linux/UNIX or Windows environments. The preferred candidate will have experience with various Signal Processing algorithms both in time and frequency domains, understanding of Digital Communication Systems and various modulation techniques as well as RF signal processing chains and link budgets.

Key Areas of Experience

• RADAR (SAR/ISAR), LPI/LPD waveforms, EW techniques
• Software‑Defined Radios (SDRs)
• Image Processing and AI/ML techniques

Team & Responsibilities

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineers contribute to a broad range of applications with exposure to a variety of programs and technologies that provide critical solutions to U.S. government intelligence agencies and the Department of Defense. You will work on state‑of‑the‑art RF, antenna design, DSP, digital hardware design and cyber software design projects.

Career Levels

This position can be filled at the Engineer or the Principal Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications – Engineer Level

• BS Degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering discipline with 2 years of experience, OR MS Degree with 0 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret clearance.
• Basic understanding of MATLAB or Python with a Digital Signal Processing focus.
• Basic understanding of embedded software, AI/ML, or FPGA design.

Basic Qualifications – Principal Engineer Level

• BS Degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering discipline with 5 years of experience, OR MS Degree with 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret clearance.
• Basic understanding of MATLAB or Python with a Digital Signal Processing focus.
• Basic understanding of embedded software, AI/ML, or FPGA design.

Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels)

• Proficient with MATLAB focused on Digital Signal Processing.
• Experience in C/C++, Python, embedded software design in Linux/UNIX environments.
• Experience in FPGA design on low‑SWAP systems.
• Experience in Digital Communication Systems and RF signal processing chains.
• Experience applying AI/ML (e.g., deep learning, transformer, reinforcement‑learning models) to signal‑processing techniques 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.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Schedule & Salary

This position offers the option of a 9/80 work schedule. Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800 – $137,600. Secondary Level Salary Range: $113,900 – $170,900.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business
• Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives for VP/Director positions

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.