Description

Northrop Grumman - Cincinnati (aka Xetron) is part of the Mission Systems sector, focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe.  Our Northrop Grumman Cincinnati, Ohio small business culture operates collaboratively within a larger corporation providing the benefits of both.  This unique relationship offers employees the ability to know everyone at the site while working on technologies and products that are beyond state-of-the-art. You and your team will wrestle with the next big problems in an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation, sharing your expertise while learning from the expert next to you. Remember when you were excited about getting to work because the challenge of the problem, the importance of the solution and the fun you had with your team?  It's that kind of place!  But don’t take my word for it.  See for yourself!  See why we receive comments on our YouTube Videos like “This company is insanely advanced” and “Wow. This is mind blowing.”  See some of our recent Awards and Recognition and read about some of the reasons to live in Cincinnati.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Mission‑Driven Work: Directly contribute to systems that safeguard nations and support critical national‑security objectives
• Rapid Growth Environment: Play a pivotal role on fast‑moving programs that are expanding quickly, giving you ownership and visibility
• Cross‑Functional Influence: Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply‑chain teams, and become a trusted advisor to senior leadership and external partners

We are seeking cleared or clearable Staff Digital Signal Processing Engineers who are self-motivated, energetic individuals who will be responsible for developing cutting edge algorithms in MATLAB or other programming languages such as CUDA/OpenCL, Python, C/C++ in Linux/UNIX or Windows environments. The preferred candidate will have experience with various Signal Processing algorithms both in time and frequency domains, understanding of Digital Communication Systems and various modulation techniques as well as RF signal processing chains and link budgets.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineers contribute to a broad range of applications with exposure to a variety of programs and technologies that provide critical solutions to US government intelligence agencies and the Department of Defense. Practical experience in any of these fields is highly desired:

• RADAR (SAR/ISAR)
• LPI/LPD waveforms
• EW techniques
• Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
• Image Processing and AI/ML techniques

As a DSP Engineer at Northrop Grumman - Xetron, you will be part of a cross-discipline, highly seasoned and talented team with experience in state-of-the-art RF, Antenna Design, DSP, Digital Hardware Design and Cyber Software Design, amongst others. We’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, on the ground, air and space.

Basic Qualifications:

• • • BS Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 12 years of experience, OR MS Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 10 years of experience, OR PhD Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 8 years of experience
    • US Citizenship is required
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance is required
    • Proficient with MATLAB, with a Digital Signal Processing focus
    • Proficient in Embedded SW or FPGA or AI/ML design
    • Experience as a technical lead

Preferred Qualifications:

• • • Proficient with MATLAB, with a Digital Signal Processing focus
    • Proficient in C/C++, Python, Embedded SW Design in Linux/UNIX environments
    • Proficient in FPGA design on low SWAP systems.
    • Basic understanding of Digital Communication Systems and RF signal processing chains
    • Experience applying AI/ML (e.g., deep learning, transformer, or reinforcement‑learning models) to signal‑processing techniques such as denoising, classification, source separation, or anomaly detection, with emphasis on real‑time deployment and performance optimization.
    • Experience in GPU Development (CUDA, OpenCL, or Vulkan) for real-time signal-processing workloads.
    • Experience in Embedded Development in SoCs or DSPs
    • Experience with VHDL (preferred) or Verilog
    • Experience with HDL verification tools, such as Questa® or Modelsim®
    • Experience with Xilinx, Altera (Intel) or Microsemi FPGAs
    • Active Top Secret security clearance

This position offers the option of a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.