RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Consulting Signal Processing Engineer to join our NorCal team at Cyber & Information Solutions (C&IS) Business Unit.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in McClellan, CA

In this position you will research, design, develop and verify signal collection systems, and define and develop processing and dissemination computer algorithms.  You'll develop requirements analysis, system architecture, and integrate new signal processing technology systems.  You'll design, develop and analyze systems for the extraction of information from signal sensors.  Systems utilization includes detection and estimation theories, speech processing, and neural networks; electromagnetic and acoustic effects on signals, and/or implantation of signal processing with advanced computer architectures.

Specific responsibilities include:

Introducing and developing new algorithm components for the exploitation of signal dataApplying signal processing algorithms to large sets of structured and unstructured data to solve a broad range of problems that include applications in target detection and tracking, and false alarm mitigationInterfacing with software engineers to ensure implemented algorithms are correct, robust, and maintainableCreating presentation material to explain and document work, and presenting to internal and external stakeholders

Basic Qualifications for a Consulting Signal Processing Engineer: 

16+ years of Engineering experience with a Bachelors in Science in a STEM discipline; 14+ years of Engineering experience with Masters; 12 Years with a PhDActive DoD Top Secret clearanceBackground in signal processingExperience working in Matlab and/or PythonEffective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience designing signal processing algorithms for advance computer architecturesFamiliarity with C / C++Familiarity with current AI/ML techniques
 Experience with performing technical planning, system integration, verification and validation.Experience with functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and integration definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your
growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the
flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including
Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $227,700.00 - $341,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.