Senior Signal Processor Engineer (SPY-1 Radar)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Indiana seeks an experienced engineer to support the AN/SPY-1 Signal Processor subsystem across radar variants. You will analyze legacy components, assist design recovery, and help validate subassemblies and test capabilities.

The role involves developing test procedures, timing data, and performance benchmarks, while coordinating with systems teams and OEM partners to meet mission-critical requirements. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience.
• Understanding of digital processing architectures, A/D conversion, timing synchronization, and signal conditioning.
• Experience with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair at the board and component level.
• Able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the AN/SPY-1 Signal Processor subsystem across radar variants.
• Analyze and document design and functional behavior of legacy signal processor components.
• Assist design recovery and traceability from limited data or harvested hardware.
• Define and support development of prototype subassemblies, repair processes, and test capabilities.
• Develop and validate functional test procedures, signal flow diagrams, and performance benchmarks.
• Identify components at risk due to obsolescence and support redesign as needed.
• Coordinate with systems engineers, test engineers, and OEM partners for timing/data processing requirements.
• Provide input to ITDPs, depot stand-up planning, and training materials.
• Ensure test and repair processes comply with NAVSEA and METCAL standards.

Skills

Digital signal processing

Timing synchronization

Signal conditioning

A/D conversion

Reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Logic analyzers

Boundary scan testing

Signal integrity tools

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Indiana seeks an experienced engineer to support the AN/SPY-1 Signal Processor subsystem across radar variants. You will analyze legacy components, assist design recovery, and help validate subassemblies and test capabilities.

The role involves developing test procedures, timing data, and performance benchmarks, while coordinating with systems teams and OEM partners to meet mission-critical requirements. Security clearance is required.