Lead Radar Signal Processing Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs seeks a Principal Radar Signal Processing Engineer to lead radar algorithm development and performance analyses across missions. You will translate system requirements into robust designs and work with radar, systems, and software teams to deliver scalable capabilities.

The role requires a STEM degree with several years of experience and an active U.S. Secret clearance. Proficiency in MATLAB and radar concepts is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 3+ years OR PhD with 2+ years.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application.
• Experience with MATLAB and radar signal processing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize radar algorithms and mission capabilities.
• Translate system requirements into algorithm design and implementation plans.
• Perform functional and performance analyses of radar systems and mission modes.
• Support software integration of system algorithms to model real-time behavior.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary IPTs and communicate results to leadership.

Skills

MATLAB

Radar signal processing concepts

I&Q Phase Detection

Match Filtering and Pulse Compression

Moving Target Indication (Doppler)

Beamforming and DOA

Target Tracking and Identification

Python

C/C++

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs seeks a Principal Radar Signal Processing Engineer to lead radar algorithm development and performance analyses across missions. You will translate system requirements into robust designs and work with radar, systems, and software teams to deliver scalable capabilities.

The role requires a STEM degree with several years of experience and an active U.S. Secret clearance. Proficiency in MATLAB and radar concepts is essential for success.