Casual Technical Professional

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer to support our team in Aurora, CO. This is an on-call/casual position.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement DSP/SIGINT software modules in C/C++ on Linux.  
• Enhance and maintain existing code bases, improving performance, reliability, and scalability.  
• Develop and optimize algorithms for:
  • FIR and IIR filters  
  • Multi‑rate filtering and decimation/interpolation  
  • FFT, correlation, and spectral analysis  
  • Modulation/demodulation (analog & digital) and bit‑level processing  
  • Digital Beam Forming (DBF) and general I/Q processing
• Conduct thorough unit, integration, and system testing of communications and SIGINT applications.  
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, system engineers, and program managers to translate system requirements into robust software solutions.  
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers and cross‑functional teams.  
• Produce clear documentation, design reviews, and technical reports.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.  
• Professional Experience: Minimum 20 years of hands‑on experience designing and implementing software for DSP and/or SIGINT systems.  
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application
• Technical Skills:
  • Expert knowledge of Digital Signal Processing and communications theory.  
  • Proficiency in Linux development environment and C/C++.  
  • Strong background in analog/digital modulation and demodulation techniques.  
  • In‑depth understanding of signal‑processing algorithms, including FIR/IIR filtering, multi‑rate processing, FFT, correlation, and I/Q data handling.  
  • Experience developing software for modulation recognition, demodulation, and bit‑level processing.
• Domain Experience: Demonstrated work in communications or SIGINT system development and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science (MSEE) or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, or a related discipline.  
• Prior experience with digital beamforming, advanced radar, or electronic warfare applications.  
• Knowledge of real‑time operating systems and high‑performance computing techniques.  
• Publications or patents in DSP, communications, or SIGINT fields.

Primary Level Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00

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, l