Systems Engineer Signal Processing

Poway, California, United States

• Category: Systems Engineering

Description

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Overview

General Atomics pioneers' technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product line within an incredible, dynamic environment.

Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.

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Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Signal Processing Engineer to work in the GA-ASI Agile Mission System (AMS) division on a family of programs developing RF sensing algorithms and sensor systems. The qualified candidate will leverage state of the art techniques in digital signal processing and other areas to design and develop novel sensing algorithms. Upon hiring, the employee will work closely with a small, fast-paced team of other engineers and physicists to design, evaluate, and mature RF sensing algorithms and systems through modeling and simulation of physical phenomena as well as through data analysis and test design. Formal education in computer science, mathematics, physics and signal processing is highly preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The well-qualified candidate will have implemented several and have some expertise in the following categories:

Array Processing

RF Adaptive Signal Processing and Beamforming

RF Data Analysis and Test Design

Probability and Statistics

Embedded Systems

Software Defined Radio

Estimation Theories

Direction Finding

Geolocation

Source Separation

Detection Theory

Clutter Cancellation

Space Time Adaptive Processing

Modelling and Simulation

Physics

RF Sensor Design

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

Experience with and knowledge of existing algorithms above is important.

The ability to utilize the following program languages will be key to success for this individual:

Python

C/C++

Matlab

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Keywords: Array Processing, Beamforming, Direction Finding, Geolocation, Source Separation, Moving Target Indicator, Doppler, Pulse Doppler, Waveform, Interferometry, Phase Shift, CFAR, DFT, Multi-Static, DSP, Digital Signal Processing, Clutter Cancellation

Salary:

$98,100 - $171,398

Company

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General Atomics

General Atomics is a defense and diversified technologies company, founded in 1955 as a Division of General Dynamics and acquired by the Blue family in 1986. GA and affiliated companies operate on five continents and include GA Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).

GA-ASI produces a series of unmanned aircraft and provides electro-optical, radar, signals intelligence, and automated airborne surveillance systems. GA’s Electromagnetic Systems Division produces electro-magnetic aircraft launch and recovery systems for the US Navy, satellite surveillance, electro-magnetic rail gun, high power laser, hypervelocity projectile, and power conversion systems.

GA is the principal private sector participant in thermonuclear fusion research through its internationally recognized DIII-D and inertial confinement programs for the US Department of Energy. GA developed the UCSD Supercomputer Center and has constructed more than 60 TRIGA nuclear research reactors in 24 countries. GA is a leader in development of next-generation nuclear fission and high-temperature materials technologies.

Other GA affiliates include General Atomics Europe GmbH with principal facilities in the German States of Saxony and Brandenburg, Heathgate Resources Pty Ltd (South Australia), GA Uranium Resources Group, and the GA-Honeywell uranium conversion partnership.

The company occupies 8+ million square feet of engineering, laboratory and manufacturing facilities and comprises over 13,000 employees.