Senior Signal Processing Systems Engineer

General Atomics; Tyngsborough (MA); On-site; USD 105,890 - 189,545; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking an experienced engineer in Tyngsborough, MA. This full-time position involves developing cutting-edge radar capabilities for air target detection in challenging environments. Candidates must have a strong background in engineering, demonstrated experience with radar systems and signal processing, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. A competitive salary range of $105,890 - $189,545 is offered, alongside the opportunity to contribute to advanced technology projects.

Qualifications

• 9+ years experience with bachelor's, 7+ with master's, or 4+ with PhD.
• Detailed technical expertise and ability to lead projects.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop radar capabilities for detection and tracking of air targets.
• Conduct system analysis and generate requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering to define computational needs.
• Represent company 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

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

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.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first‑of‑a‑kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA‑EMS’s expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions supports critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

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 multidisciplinary team, collaborate on backlog planning, implementation approach, and integration and test plans.
• Analyze data from performance simulations and field tests, troubleshoot 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 bachelor’s degree, master’s 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 bachelor’s degree, seven or more years of experience with a master’s 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: $105,890 - $189,545