General Atomics · 10 hours ago
Signal Processing and Algorithm Engineer
Poway California
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $142K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems. They are seeking an Engineer to join their Applied Sciences and Technologies team to develop innovative solutions and technologies in signal processing and sensing capabilities.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Initiate and develop highly innovative solutions to advanced technical problems
Perform assessments of candidate state-of-the-art signal processing algorithms in radar, communications and electronic warfare
Develop sensing capabilities leveraging a wide range of technologies; RF, AI/ML, EO/IR, DSP, EW, etc
Develop and assess novel communications solutions, including waveforms, networking, and electronics
Modeling link-budgets to help define system requirements and performance
Implement Space-time adaptive processing (STAP) techniques
Perform analysis of candidate designs to determine the impact to subsystem and system performance
Provide expert guidance and consulting to other staff members
Assist in the concept generation for, and authorship of, white papers and proposals
Support supplier and subcontractor evaluations
Provide technical management of subcontracts when required
Represent the Company as a technical contact to customers and suppliers
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Proficiency in one of the following languages is required, and familiarity with more than one is desired: MATLAB, Python, C++
Must be a team player with excellent communications skills both verbally and in technical writing
Must be able to prepare and conduct detailed technical presentations and reviews
Must be customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical problems
Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment
Limited travel and extended work schedules may be required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required
Preferred
Clearance Required?: Desired
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided?: Yes
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyTechstars,Techstars Ventures
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
Recent News
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