Engineer Digital 2/3 – Digital Signal Processing – Secret Clearance required

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Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

The Digital Products Department (part of NG Strategic Space Systems) in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a talented Engineer Digital 2/3 - Digital Signal Processing. This person will be required to develop, test, and integrate complex digital communications hardware and support test systems for spacecraft flight programs.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong interest, education and/or background in DSP (Digital Signal Processing) and communication theory with particular emphasis on modem development, design and implementation. Candidate should be aware of and interested in digital transmitter and receiver architectures and be able to grow and eventually interface with cross-disciplinary teams in systems, RF, mixed-signal and digital hardware.

Potential responsibilities include:

- Supporting the implementation of digital modem hardware architecture and algorithms such as for timing and carrier synchronization

- Coding and decoding

- Providing support for test and verification efforts for Space-based FPGA designs including lab support, test and debug, possible VHDL test code, ordering parts and equipment

Interest in developing hands-on lab experience is highly desired. Modeling and simulation in Matlab/Simulink and C/C++ is desired. Must have good interpersonal skills and able to work well in a team environment. Must have good oral and written communication skills.

Basic Qualifications:

- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in STEM from an accredited institution and 2+ years of experience in an Engineering environment; OR, a minimum of 0 years of experience with a STEM Master's degree  

- Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM from an accredited institution and 5+ years of experience in an Engineering environment; OR, a minimum of 3+ years of experience with a STEM Master's degree; OR STEM PhD. degree

-Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances:

•Dept of Defense Secret level with a background investigation date within 10 years•OR Dept of Energy L clearance with a background investigation date within 10 years

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with a focus on DSP and Communication Theory

- Active DoD TS, SCI, or SSBI clearance

Salary Range: $90,600 USD - $136,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $111,600 USD - $167,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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