DSP Engineer (TS Cleared) – RF/SDR & Real-Time Signals

Northrop Grumman; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Health insurance and benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Cincinnati (Xetron) is seeking cleared Staff Digital Signal Processing Engineers to develop cutting-edge DSP algorithms using MATLAB, CUDA/OpenCL, Python, and C/C++ in Linux/UNIX or Windows environments. Roles require a Top Secret clearance and US citizenship, with opportunities to influence RF and signal-processing programs for national-security missions.

The position offers a 9/80 work schedule, competitive salary with a primary level range, and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering with extensive experience
• US Citizenship is required and Top Secret clearance is required
• Proficient with MATLAB for DSP-focused work
• Experience leading technical teams or projects
• Proficient in C/C++, Python; embedded software design; FPGA/HDL knowledge

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge DSP algorithms in MATLAB, CUDA/OpenCL, Python, or C/C++
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Lead technical efforts on RF, antenna design, DSP, and cyber software initiatives
• Contribute to state-of-the-art digital signal processing for defense programs

Skills

MATLAB DSP focus

Technical lead

Embedded software

C/C++

Python

Education

BS Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

MS Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

PhD Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

CUDA/OpenCL

Python

C/C++

Embedded SW Design

VHDL/Verilog

FPGA

Linux/UNIX

Questa/Modelsim

Job description

Northrop Grumman Cincinnati (Xetron) is seeking cleared Staff Digital Signal Processing Engineers to develop cutting-edge DSP algorithms using MATLAB, CUDA/OpenCL, Python, and C/C++ in Linux/UNIX or Windows environments. Roles require a Top Secret clearance and US citizenship, with opportunities to influence RF and signal-processing programs for national-security missions.

The position offers a 9/80 work schedule, competitive salary with a primary level range, and a broad benefits package.