Senior Principal Signal Processing Systems Engineer

GPF Staffing, LLC.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity awaits a Senior Principal Signal Processing Systems Engineer at a forward-thinking company. This role involves leading the design, development, and testing of advanced signal processing systems while ensuring compliance with technical specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radar and communication systems, along with proficiency in MATLAB and C/C++. You will be at the forefront of innovative projects, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the company's growth through technical proposals. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will shape the future of engineering solutions and make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in signal processing and systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of radar systems and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and testing of signal processing systems for engineering projects.
• Mentor junior staff and manage technical proposals for new business.

Skills

Signal Processing

Radar Systems Design

MATLAB

C/C++ Programming

Communication Systems Knowledge

Technical Proposal Development

Mentoring Skills

Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering

Master's Degree in Related Field

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

Position Summary
Excellent company looking to add a successful Senior Principal Signal Processing Systems Engineer to their team!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the analysis, design, development, and testing of signal processing systems for the company's engineering efforts.
• Formulate operational concepts; perform mission, functional, cost-benefit, and risk analysis; select systems architecture; and prepare specifications for the company's operating systems to ensure designs meet applicable specifications.
• Lead requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of system, subsystem or system elements with little or no supervision.
• Synthesize solutions to meet customer expectations and technical performance within schedule and cost constraints.
• Lead Modeling and Simulation activities.
• Research and analyze data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Perform or lead the development of technical strategies and teaming strategies on multiple projects.
• Lead technical proposals. Work on advanced architectures that may result in new business for the company.
• Develop solutions to extremely complex problems requiring a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
• Mentor midlevel and junior staff and may provide performance feedback.
• Participate with Business Development or Program Management as the frontline customer technical interface.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of communication and/or radar signal processing and analysis.
• Experience specifically in Communication and/or Radar Signal Processing (e.g. design requirements for radar systems, tactical or simulation algorithm prototyping or implementation).
• Background with a working knowledge of antenna systems (electronic scanned antennas, phased arrays, etc.), receivers, exciters, and digital signal processing.
• Proficient with MATLAB and C/C++ programming languages.
• Knowledge of hardware and software integration.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Communications Systems, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) or Electronic Warfare (EW) experience.
• Algorithm profiling and porting.
• Single and multi-processor/core environments.
• Familiarity with vector/signal processing libraries.
• Coursework and/or experience with digital signal processing, probability theory, stochastic signal processing, and electromagnetic theory.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Agile experience preferred.

***Relocation Assistance Available***
***Full Benefits Package***