Sr. Principal Digital Engineer; GPS NAVWAR - R10203976

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Interim Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. We are seeking a Lead Navigation Warfare (Nav War) Digital Engineer based out of Beavercreek, OH (Dayton, OH).

Engineers here are part of multi-disciplinary program teams implementing next-generation navigation warfare products for US customers and allies. The role includes requirements generation, hardware selection, software development, system integration and test, and developing, enhancing, and maintaining DSP designs on cutting-edge products and systems.

• Design NAVWAR technologies, including characterization of platform dynamics, environmental/interference effects, and jamming mitigation techniques related to GPS processing
• Anti-jam GPS processing techniques and analysis (such as nulling, STAP, SFAP, SFAP-T, and/or differential GPS)
• Algorithms for satellite acquisition, tracking, and receiver measurement formation
• Hands-on experience with RF/Antenna electronics
• Familiarity with integrated INS/GPS navigation systems involving exposure to Kalman filtering / estimation theory

• Development and evaluation of A/J (Anti-Jam) and GPS Denied environment technologies
• Provide technical guidance and monitoring for simulation modelling and analysis of NAVWAR processing and performance
• Analysis of GPS navigation performance in laboratory and flight test scenarios
• Interface with customers/stakeholders and communicate status, issues, and results with program management and customers
• Collaborate with navigation warfare experts in a team-based environment to advance state-of-the-art
• Apply research and development skills to architect real-world products and capabilities
• Work with leading-edge Nav War systems, techniques, algorithms, and software to enhance mission success in contested environments
• Present ideas to internal and external groups; contribute to proposals; represent Northrop Grumman at technical conferences and working groups

• BS in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering with 8 years of experience; or MS with 6 years; or PhD with 4 years
• Demonstrated experience with signal processing algorithms
• Demonstrated experience with GPS technologies
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain 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
• RF receiver development experience, including link budget and sensitivity analysis, ADC and receiver noise analysis, and baseband processing
• Digital design and FPGA development experience in VHDL
• MATLAB with DSP focus
• C/C++, embedded software in Linux/UNIX and RTOS
• Experience with GNU Radio or software-defined radios
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Proven leadership, mentoring, communication, adaptability, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

This position is contingent on funding and approval.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

Northrop Grumman offers a range of benefits, and compensation is influenced by factors such as role scope, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives may apply where applicable. EEO statement and pay transparency information: see Northrop Grumman’s EEO and pay transparency at  U.S. Citizenship is required for government clearance positions.

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