Systems Engineer Signal Processing

Poway, California

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General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.

Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.

Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Travel: 0 - 25

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Job ID 49370BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Mid-Level (3-7 years) Job Title Systems Engineer Signal Processing City Poway State California Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $98,100 - $171,398

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Signal Processing Engineer to work in the GA-ASI Agile Mission System (AMS) division on a family of programs developing RF sensing algorithms and sensor systems. The qualified candidate will leverage state of the art techniques in digital signal processing and other areas to design and develop novel sensing algorithms. Upon hiring, the employee will work closely with a small, fast-paced team of other engineers and physicists to design, evaluate, and mature RF sensing algorithms and systems through modeling and simulation of physical phenomena as well as through data analysis and test design. Formal education in computer science, mathematics, physics and signal processing is highly preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The well-qualified candidate will have implemented several and have some expertise in the following categories:

Array Processing
RF Adaptive Signal Processing and Beamforming
RF Data Analysis and Test Design
Probability and Statistics
Embedded Systems
Software Defined Radio
Estimation Theories
Direction Finding
Geolocation
Source Separation
Detection Theory
Clutter Cancellation
Space Time Adaptive Processing
Modelling and Simulation
Physics
RF Sensor Design

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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
Experience with and knowledge of existing algorithms above is important.
The ability to utilize the following program languages will be key to success for this individual:
- Python
- C/C++
- Matlab
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
Keywords: Array Processing, Beamforming, Direction Finding, Geolocation, Source Separation, Moving Target Indicator, Doppler, Pulse Doppler, Waveform, Interferometry, Phase Shift, CFAR, DFT, Multi-Static, DSP, Digital Signal Processing, Clutter Cancellation

Salary:$98,100 - $171,398

Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret

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Competitive Pay
Multiple product lines means a variety of work
Paid Time Off

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