Principal Software Engineer- Signal Processing

HawkEye 360•Herndon, VA

9h•$170,000 - $200,000

About The Position

HawkEye 360 is seeking an engineer or scientist with a strong background in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering to support data-driven analysis and signal exploitation in the RF domain. This role involves programming, statistical analysis, and data transformation to integrate and interpret structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, working with radar and communications systems, RF signals, and sponsor mission data using both GOTS and custom tools. The Software Signals Processing SME will demonstrate strong analytical judgment, the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and effective communication skills to deliver clear, actionable results and translate customer requirements into technical solutions As the Principal Software Engineer- Signal Processing , your main responsibilities will be:

Requirements

B.S. or Master’s degree in a Mathematics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering field
Experience programming in python, C/C++
Proficiency using mathematical, statistical, or other data-driven analysis
Demonstrated experience transforming, manipulating, and combining data using a programming language, such as Python
Proficiency with APIs
Demonstrated experience using git, or similar version control systems
Demonstrated experience working with sponsor business or mission data, Sponsor applications, or sponsor database structures
Obtaining structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, synthesizing it, and presenting the results effectively and concisely in written and graphic form to internal and external stakeholders
Experience with Radar or Communication Systems and their operations; ELINT, COMINT, FISINT, SIGINT, etc.
Experience with x-midas, m2extra, wvt, or similar GOTS RF signals analysis tools
Demonstrated experience interpreting data and working with a variety of data sources and structures in the RF domain
Proficiency working independently or as a member of a team to research, organize, and analyze information
Experience in applying qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods to analytics problems
Experience working in an RF lab environment
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Able to utilize critical thinking and analytic judgements and apply programmatic, quantitative, and qualitative methods to identify patterns and relationships in disparate datasets
Additional experience in java, R, or Fortran, C++ are a plus
Ability to interact with customers to coordinate requirements and resolve data questions
Experience providing analytical judgement and trend analysis based on research and comparisons with past products
Experience with data derived from technical missions, taskings, collection, processing, analysis, or dissemination, especially in the RF domain
Experience working with software defined radios
Experience with the Sponsor’s data handling procedures
Experience translating customer requirements into project or system specifications

Responsibilities

Develop and implement analytical workflows to process, analyze, and interpret RF, radar, and communications data in support of mission objectives.
Design, maintain, and enhance software tools and scripts to automate data ingestion, transformation, and analysis across multiple data sources and formats.
Conduct in-depth technical analysis to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends within complex and disparate datasets, applying both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, analysts, and stakeholders, to define analytical approaches and ensure alignment with operational requirements.
Perform hands-on analysis in laboratory and operational environments, including the use of RF test equipment and software-defined radios as needed.
Translate analytical results into clear, concise written reports, visualizations, and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.
Support integration and validation of data from sponsor systems, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to established data-handling procedures.

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