2027 Associate Digital Signal Processing Engineer - Cincinnati OH
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you! Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world. Northrop Grumman is seeking Digital Signal Processing Engineers. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in Cincinnati, OH. Researches, designs, develops and verifies signal and image collection systems, and defines and develops processing and dissemination computer algorithms. Develops requirements analysis, system architecture, and integrates new signal and image processing technology systems. Designs, develops and analyzes systems for the extraction of information from signal and image sensors. Systems utilization includes detection and estimation theories, speech processing, and neural networks; electromagnetic and acoustic effects on signals; and/or implementation of signal processing with advanced computer architectures.
Requirements
- A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or similar STEM degree be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in in Electrical or Computer Engineering with coursework or equivalent work experience in: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications Systems, Digital Circuit Design, Programmable Logic, Software Development Experience with Matlab
- Proficient with MATLAB, C, or Octave
- Knowledge of signal processing techniques and technologies
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile)
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- A Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or similar STEM degree, be completing or has completed their degree ( Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
Nice To Haves
- Active government clearance
- Proficient in C/C++, embedded SW design in Linux
- Experience with wireless digital communication systems, in particular modern digital modulation techniques and modem design
- Experience with RADAR and EW signal processing algorithms
- Experience with RF receiver development, including system link budget and sensitivity analysis, ADC and receiver noise analysis, and baseband conversion and processing
- Digital design experience and FPGA development experience in VHDL, is a plus
- Experience with X-Midas, GNU Radio or software-defined radios
- Coursework or equivalent work experience in: Embedded System Design, RF System Design, RADAR or Electronic Warfare (EW)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement custom signal processing algorithms
- Research advancements in technology to provide cutting-edge solutions
- Design and test algorithms using MATLAB, C, and other languages.
- Analyze and optimize system performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure program success
- Work with other engineers to analyze complex problems and provide unique solutions
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
