DSP Engineer with Security Clearance - Colorado Springs, CO, United States - Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Description

Job Description Ready for What's Next? Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises
We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing
Kratos is seeking a Mid to Sr -level DSP Engineer to support the development and testing of a signal processing and geolocation system for the DOD
This position would involve researching, designing, implementing, and testing software-defined signal processing algorithms to characterize and process RF signals for a variety of advanced applications
Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with other engineers and with customers to perform requirements analysis/design tradeoffs and develop solutions in accordance with system/product architectures.
• Lead in the design, analysis, and development of digital signal processing and communications systems algorithms
• Support software engineering development to translate algorithm prototypes into optimized, production-quality code suitable for operational deployment
• Contribute to the development of design documentation and other documentation artifacts
• Mentor and guide junior engineers
• Help win customer confidence through integrity, technical competency, effective communications, problem solving, and capability demonstrations.
• Performs other duties as assigned Experience and Skills
• Must be a self-starter and able to work closely in a fast paced, small engineering team which includes other software engineers, DSP engineers, hardware engineers, systems engineers, and test engineers
• Must have an active Top-Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI
• Education and/or background in digital signal processing and satellite communications
• Team player and capable of working in a fast-pasted, team environment
• Familiarity and experience with Linux operating systems Desired Skills and Experience
• Satellite communications, geolocation, or other RF communications experience.
• Familiarity with GNU Radio and Software Defined Radios (SDR).
• Software development experience with languages such as C or C++, or Python.
• Experience with common engineering lab and test equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with Agile program execution methodologies

#LI-Onsite Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range:
$120,000-$160,000 Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs
Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul
We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on
And, we always deliver
Job 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