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General Atomics

Senior Principal Systems Engineer RF Sensor

General Atomics, Poway, California, us, 92074


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 RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

Job Qualifications:

Requires a master's 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 master's 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 or 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 required. Salary:

$128,130 - $229,358

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