Ready for What's Next? Kratos is looking for 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.

Required Experience:

Qualifications 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, satellite communications, orbital analysis, and geolocation.
Team player and capable of working in a fast-pasted, team environment.

Desired Qualifications

Satellite communications, geolocation, or other RF communications experience.
Familiarity and experience with Linux operating systems.
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.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000

Security Clearance

TS/SCI, Top Secret

About Kratos Defense

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. develops and delivers a wide range of products, services and solutions that support government and commercial customers around the world. We specialize in delivering mission-critical systems, advanced technologies and engineering solutions in areas ranging from unmanned solutions to space systems, secure communications, C5ISR, training and more. With offices across the United States and in technology centers around the globe, our people are dedicated to solving complex challenges that demand creative, innovative thinking.

Kratos offers a competitive Benefits package including a 401(k) plan with an employer match and an employee stock purchase program.

Our Culture
Kratos is a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment that is team oriented and relationship driven to foster innovation and creativity. Our motto, "Ready for What’s Next," reflects our commitment to continually leveraging our technical and intellectual strengths for the ultimate success of our customers.

Ready for What’s Next
… comes through having the right people willing to meet the challenge and demonstrate excellence with a passion. At the core of Kratos’ mission is our commitment to recruit, retain and advance a diverse, talented team of highly motivated professionals to solve critical challenges to the benefit of our customers, shareholders, and employees.

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