Senior Signal Processing Systems Engineer

General Atomics; Tyngsborough (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics (GA) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for Signal Processing in GA-EMS Radar Technologies. You will lead radar signal-processing developments for detection and tracking in challenging environments, collaborating across software and hardware teams.

Responsibilities include algorithm development, simulations, and architecture planning with CPU/GPU/FPGA considerations; DoD clearance is required, and strong communication skills are essential for cross-functional work.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Bachelor, Master or PhD) in a related field.
• 9+ years with a Bachelor's, 7+ years with a Master's, or 4+ years with a PhD; substitution allowed.
• Experience in Radar Systems, Signal Processing, Digital Beam Forming, and related areas.
• Experience developing tools in Matlab, Python, and/or C.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop signal-processing-based radar capabilities for detection and tracking.
• Perform system analyses, trades, and derive requirements.
• Create algorithms and simulation models for PDR/CDR support.
• Define computational needs with software/hardware teams (CPU/GPU/FPGA).
• Collaborate on backlog planning, implementation, and test plans.
• Analyze performance data, troubleshoot, and implement fixes.
• Represent GA at technical reviews and design meetings.

Skills

Radar Systems

Signal Processing

Digital Beam Forming

Electronic Protection

Ground Clutter Mitigation

Radar Calibration

Matlab

Python

C

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters/PhD)

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Git

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We are currently hiring a Senior Systems Engineer for Signal Processing who will be a key member within the GA-EMS Radar Technologies department. In this capacity, the Senior Systems Engineer will lead systems development of new radar signal processing capabilities. The Senior Systems Engineer will report into the Senior Manager of Architecture and Systems Engineering within the Radar Technologies group.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Perform System Engineering development of new signal processing-based radar capabilities for radar detection and tracking of air targets in challenging environments (clutter, electronically contested)
• Perform system analysis/trades, develop new architectures and algorithms, and generate requirements
• Develop new algorithms and simulation models to assess performance of new designs in support of PDR and CDR
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineering to define computational needs and architecture (CPU, GPU, FPGA, hybrid)
• As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborate on backlog planning, implementation approach, and integration and test plans
• Analyze data from performance simulations and field tests, trouble shoot issues, and develop fixes or design updates to resolve
• Represent company at technical reviews, meetings and formal design reviews.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technology areas: Radar Systems, Signal Processing, Digital Beam Forming, Electronic Protection, Ground Clutter Mitigation, Radar Calibration
• Experience developing systems tools and simulations using Matlab, Python, and/or C.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout a fast-paced, R&D environment.
• Must have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self- initiated basis or in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance required.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with development tools including Confluence, Jira, and Git
• Familiarity with Digital Beam Forming techniques
• Demonstrated experience developing radar system level simulation capability (IQ and/or detection based) to validate mission capabilities
• Previous experience working with the Department of Defense.
• Demonstrated experience developing Electronic Warfare techniques is a plus
• Demonstrated experience developing track architectures and algorithms is a plus

Job Type: Full-Time Salary Salary range: 109,500 - 187,875