Senior Signal Processing Systems Engineer

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We are currently hiring a Senior Systems Engineer for Signal Processing who will be a key member within the GA-EMS Radar Technologies department. In this capacity, the Senior Systems Engineer will lead systems development of new radar signal processing capabilities. The Senior Systems Engineer will report into the Senior Manager of Architecture and Systems Engineering within the Radar Technologies group.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Perform System Engineering development of new signal processing-based radar capabilities for radar detection and tracking of air targets in challenging environments (clutter, electronically contested)
• Perform system analysis/trades, develop new architectures and algorithms, and generate requirements
• Develop new algorithms and simulation models to assess performance of new designs in support of PDR and CDR
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineering to define computational needs and architecture (CPU, GPU, FPGA, hybrid)
• As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborate on backlog planning, implementation approach, and integration and test plans
• Analyze data from performance simulations and field tests, trouble shoot issues, and develop fixes or design updates to resolve
• Represent company at technical reviews, meetings and formal design reviews.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.