Casual Technical Professional

Casual Technical Professional Aurora, CO Job Details $1 an hour + tips 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Top Secret Clearance Engineering testing Computer Science Software design Signal processing Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering TS/SCI Engineering Electronic warfare 11+ years Technical report writing Electrical engineering C Bachelor's degree Doctor of Philosophy Master of Science Algorithm design Mentoring Systems engineering RTOS Software documentation Signals intelligence Scalability Master's degree in electrical engineering Master's degree in computer science Linux Integration testing Unit testing Senior level Electrical Engineering Cross-functional collaboration Bachelor's degree in computer science Doctoral degree in electrical engineering Cross-functional communication Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Top Secret TRAVEL:

Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer to support our team in Aurora, CO. This is an on-call/casual position. Key Responsibilities Architect, design, and implement

DSP/SIGINT

software modules in C/C++ on Linux. Enhance and maintain existing code bases, improving performance, reliability, and scalability.

Develop and optimize algorithms for:

FIR and IIR filters Multi‑rate filtering and decimation/interpolation FFT, correlation, and spectral analysis Modulation/demodulation (analog & digital) and bit‑level processing Digital Beam Forming (DBF) and general I/Q processing Conduct thorough unit, integration, and system testing of communications and SIGINT applications. Collaborate with hardware engineers, system engineers, and program managers to translate system requirements into robust software solutions. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers and cross‑functional teams. Produce clear documentation, design reviews, and technical reports.

Basic Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Professional Experience:

Minimum 20 years of hands‑on experience designing and implementing software for DSP and/or SIGINT systems. Current Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application

Technical Skills:

Expert knowledge of Digital Signal Processing and communications theory. Proficiency in Linux development environment and C/C++. Strong background in analog/digital modulation and demodulation techniques. In‑depth understanding of signal‑processing algorithms, including FIR/IIR filtering, multi‑rate processing, FFT, correlation, and I/Q data handling. Experience developing software for modulation recognition, demodulation, and bit‑level processing.

Domain Experience:

Demonstrated work in communications or SIGINT system development and testing. Preferred Qualifications Master of Science (MSEE) or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, or a related discipline. Prior experience with digital beamforming, advanced radar, or electronic warfare applications. Knowledge of real‑time operating systems and high‑performance computing techniques. Publications or patents in DSP, communications, or SIGINT fields.

Primary Level Salary Range:

$1.00 - $1.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.