{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aeeebeee3dcadf28fd882669","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aeeebeee3dcadf28fd882669","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aeeebeee3dcadf28fd882669","title":"Senior Principal Systems Engineer","description":"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.\n\nWe have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced High-Frequency RF Sensor Systems engineer to work in the GA-ASI Mission Processing and Exploitation division on a family of programs. This RF Sensor System digital signal processing expert specializing in HF electromagnetic wave propagation and familiar with standard format In-Phase and Quadrature data will create and implement RF sensing modalities. An understanding of high-fidelity electromagnetic HF models is critical but the candidate's ability to take a model based RF Sensor architecture and work with cross functional engineering to realize a tactical system will be considered.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSILITIES:\n\nThe well qualified candidate will have implemented several and have some expertise of all the following Radar processing techniques:\nIn-Phase and Quadrature Array Signal Processing\nHF Waveform Design\nDiscrete Fourier Transform\nWindow Tapering Functions\nIQ Channel Imbalance\nArray Manifold Calculations\nRadar Processing methods\nElectrical beam and null steering methods\nSinusoidal Wave Propagation and Reflection\nRange Migration Techniques\nClutter Cancellation\nAlong Track Interferometry\nDisplaced Phase Center Array Processing\nSpace Time Adaptive Processing\nConstant False Alarm Rate Algorithms\nTime Difference of Arrival (TDoA) Concepts\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\n42397\nJob Qualifications:\nRequires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nDesired Qualifications:\nResearch 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.\nMaster’s Degree of PhD in Electrical, Computer, Physics, Math or related engineering and science field plus 15 years of direct experience in the following areas:\nRF Physics\nWave Propagation\nDigital Signal Processing\nDoD security clearance is required\nKeywords:\nMoving Target Indicator, High-Frequency, Wave Propagation, Ionospheric Propagation, Beam Pattern, Array Manifold, Doppler, Pulse Doppler, Waveform, Interferometry, Phase Shift, CFAR, DFT, Multi-Static, DSP, Digital Signal Processing\n\nSalary:$128,130 - $229,358Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? 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