Digital Engineer; GPS NAVWAR - R10203969

Overview

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Lead Navigation Warfare (Nav War) Digital Engineer based out of Beavercreek, OH (Dayton, OH). Engineers contribute to multi-disciplinary program teams implementing next-generation navigation warfare products for US customers and allies. The role involves requirements generation, hardware selection, software development, system integration and test, and advancing DSP designs on cutting-edge products and systems.

• Develop and evaluate Anti-Jam (A/J) and GPS-denied environment technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and monitoring for simulation modeling and analysis of NAVWAR processing and performance.
• Analyze GPS navigation performance in laboratory and flight-test scenarios.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders; communicate status, issues, and results with program management and customers.
• Collaborate with a team of navigation warfare experts in a team-based environment to advance the state of the art; apply R&D skills to architect real-world products and capabilities.
• Work with leading-edge Nav War systems, algorithms, and software to enhance mission success in contested environments.
• Present ideas to internal and external groups; lead proposal activities; represent Northrop Grumman at technical conferences and working groups.

• BS degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 12 years of experience; or MS degree with 10 years; or PhD with 8 years.
• Demonstrated experience with signal processing algorithms.
• Demonstrated experience with GPS technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance or higher prior to start date.

• Understanding of Digital Control Theory.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Experience with GPS and EW signal processing algorithms.
• Experience with RF receiver development, system link budget and sensitivity analysis, ADC and receiver noise analysis, and baseband processing.
• Digital design experience and FPGA development in VHDL.
• Proficiency with MATLAB (DSP focus); proficiency in C/C++, embedded software design in Linux/UNIX and RTOS.
• Experience with GNU Radio or software-defined radios.
• Active Top Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Strong skills in teamwork, mentoring, communication, adaptability, creativity, and independent problem solving.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

The salary range is a guideline; base offers depend on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Some positions may include overtime, shift differential, and bonuses. Northrop Grumman offers a range of benefits including health, life and disability insurance, savings plans, holidays, and PTO.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, subject to change. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.