Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 2 days ago
Senior Signal Processor (SIGPRO) Engineer
Crane, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Signal Processor (SIGPRO) Engineer to support the sustainment, overhaul, and modernization of the AN/SPY-1 radar system. The role involves providing technical guidance across engineering, sustainment, and repair planning, with a focus on restoring and modernizing radar capabilities.
ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead for the AN/SPY-1 Signal Processor subsystem across all radar variants (D, D(V), D(MOD))
Lead efforts to analyze and document the design and functional behavior of legacy signal processor components, including digital processing modules, interface cards, and timing assemblies
Support design recovery and traceability efforts, working from GFI, limited technical data, or harvested hardware
Define and support the development of prototype subassemblies, repair processes, and test capabilities to validate organic sustainment approaches
Develop and validate functional test procedures, signal flow diagrams, and performance benchmarks
Identify critical components at risk due to obsolescence, and support alternate part qualification, reverse engineering, or redesign as necessary
Coordinate with systems engineers, test engineers, and OEM partners to ensure alignment with weapon system interface requirements and mission-critical timing/data processing functionality
Provide technical input to Integrated Technical Data Packages (ITDPs), depot stand-up planning, and operator/maintainer training materials
Ensure test and repair processes comply with NAVSEA and METCAL standards where applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum of 10+ years of experience with radar or advanced signal processing systems, including 5+ years supporting AN/SPY-1 or equivalent phased array radar systems
Deep understanding of legacy digital processing architectures, A/D conversion, timing synchronization, and signal conditioning
Experience with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair at the board and component level
Familiarity with tools used for signal integrity analysis, logic analyzers, and boundary scan testing
Proven ability to read, interpret, and reverse-engineer technical data, schematics, and embedded processing logic
Experience developing or reviewing test procedures and technical documentation for government sustainment programs
Active Secret Clearance
Preferred
Prior work with AEGIS Combat System interfaces, SPY-1 timing architectures, or radar track processing functions
Familiarity with DoD obsolescence mitigation strategies, including reverse engineering, emulation, and form-fit-function redesign
Experience supporting ORDALT implementation, depot activation, or prototype validation
Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices or digital engineering toolsets
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
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