Sr. Principal Software Engineer – Signal Processing
About The Position
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer with specialization in digital signal processing (DSP) techniques who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenge our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers with the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance. This is an ONSITE position at the San Jose, CA location.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant prior experience
- Advanced signal processing analysis and development experience in one or more of the following areas: Advanced signals and protocols (modern digital communications, wideband, advanced modulations, low power, spread spectrum, frequency hopping)
- Waveform algorithm modeling/development, sensitivity/performance assessments, timing/carrier recovery and tracking, modulation/demodulation processing
- Digital beamforming, signal detection, direction of arrival measurements and emitter location techniques
- Signal survey, snapshot, detection, identification, direction finding, and geolocation.
- Demonstrated expertise utilizing modern C++, MATLAB, Python, or equivalent environments to architect, implement, and validate complex signal processing solutions.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience applying Machine Learning models for signal classification, modulation recognition, or cognitive radio applications.
- Experience applying DSP techniques to Spread Spectrum and/or Ultra-Wideband signals.
- Experience working in the Defense industry, the Intelligence Community, or with other U.S. Government agencies
- Possess active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Full-scope Poly
Responsibilities
- Apply your DSP expertise to solve & develop solutions to complex signal processing problems.
- Lead and/or participate in next-generation IR&D projects to drive invention, design, and optimization of advance DSP algorithms.
- Analyze and optimize signal processing algorithms for improved performance.
- Resolve system level integration issues, lab anomalies, or other real-world effects on system performance/operation.
- Drive/implement technical solutions and mentor DSP development engineers
- Communicate technical directions/roadmaps clearly with project managers and engineering leadership
- Travel up to 25% to other AST locations and customers sites within the U.S.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, Virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Relocation Eligibility
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
