Northrop Grumman

Principal Software Signal Processing Engineer

Northrop Grumman$103K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years, Master's degree plus 3 years, or PhD plus 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required at application.
  • Proficiency in C++, Java, Python, and CUDA.
  • Experience with Linux operating systems.
  • Knowledgeable in RF Signal Processing techniques.
  • Proven skills in GPU optimization and using NVIDIA MatX library.
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering tools for code enhancement.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop applications software and systems with logical solutions.
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with hardware engineers.
  • Analyze user needs and resolve issues in programming and data acquisition.
  • Prepare operating instructions and develop system utilities and operating systems.
  • Develop and optimize radar signal processing algorithms and pipelines.
  • Utilize GPGPU acceleration for performance-critical tasks.
  • Leverage AI tooling to support development tasks while ensuring code quality.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Variety of health insurance coverage options.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan for employee contributions.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Software Signal Processing Engineer to join our team supporting our DARC program. This position would be based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role will work with us on the Deep Space Advanced Capabilities contract developing new radar digital signal processing software in support of identification and tracking of objects in geosynchronous orbit.

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications software, and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
  • Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing radar signal processing algorithms and pipelines (DSP), including use of common engineering toolchains such as DSP System Toolbox / Signal Processing Toolbox / Phased Array System toolsets.
  • Demonstrated experience with GPGPU acceleration (e.g., CUDA) for performance-critical signal processing and/or analytics workloads.
  • Experience using AI-enabled engineering tooling (e.g., an AI coding assistant) to accelerate development tasks such as code explanation, refactoring, and test generation-while maintaining engineer accountability for reviewed code.


Basic Qualifications
  • 5 years with a Bachelors in Science, 3 years with a Masters in Science degree, and 1 years with the PHD
  • Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application
  • Experience with C++, Java, Python and CUDA
  • Experience with Linux
  • Experience with RF Signal Processing
  • Experience with GPU optimization
  • Experience with NVIDIA MatX library
  • Experience with AI Tooling
  • Experience with high side development and processes


Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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1939
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