• Senior Principal Systems Engineer RF Sensor

    General Atomics (Poway, CA)


    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

     

    We have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced RF Sensor Systems engineer to work in the GA-ASI Agile Mission System (AMS) division on a family of programs. This RF Sensor System digital signal processing expert will create and implement RF sensing algorithms.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSILITIES:

    + The well qualified candidate will have implemented several and have some expertise of all the following Radar processing techniques:

    + In-Phase and Quadrature Array Signal Processing

    + RF Adaptive Signal Processing and Beamforming

    + Discrete Fourier Transform

    + IQ Channel Imbalance

    + Array Manifold Calculations

    + Radar Processing methods

    + Range Migration Techniques

    + Clutter Cancellation

    + Space Time Adaptive Processing

    + Range Doppler Map Target Detection Algorithms

    + Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA) Concepts

     

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

     

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    Job Qualifications:

    + Requires a masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

    + Desired Qualifications:

    + Research and design experience, patents or publications on High-Frequency RF Sensor Systems are highly desirable. Familiarity with existing HF electromagnetic wave ionospheric propagation models is important

    + Master’s Degree of PhD in Electrical, Computer, Physics, Math or related engineering and science field plus 15 years of direct experience in the following areas:

    + Research and design experience, patents or publications on High-Frequency RF

    + RF Physics

    + Wave Propagation

    + Digital Signal Processing

    + Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

     

    Keywords: Moving Target Indicator, High-Frequency, Wave Propagation, Ionospheric Propagation, Beam Pattern, Array Manifold, Doppler, Pulse Doppler, Waveform, Interferometry, Phase Shift, CFAR, DFT, Multi-Static, DSP, Digital Signal Processing

     

    **Salary:** $128,130 - $229,358 **Travel Percentage Required** 0 - 25 **Relocation Assistance Provided** Provided **US Citizenship Required?** Yes **Clearance Required?** Desired **Clearance Level** Secret **Workstyle** Hybrid

     

    General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.