Senior Principal Systems Engineer

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 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. DUTIES AND RESPONSILITIES: 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 HF Waveform Design Discrete Fourier Transform Window Tapering Functions IQ Channel Imbalance Array Manifold Calculations Radar Processing methods Electrical beam and null steering methods Sinusoidal Wave Propagation and Reflection Range Migration Techniques Clutter Cancellation Along Track Interferometry Displaced Phase Center Array Processing Space Time Adaptive Processing Constant False Alarm Rate 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. 42397 Job Qualifications: Requires 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. 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 of PhD in Electrical, Computer, Physics, Math or related engineering and science field plus 15 years of direct experience in the following areas: RF Physics Wave Propagation Digital Signal Processing DoD security clearance is required Keywords: Moving 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 Salary:$128,130 - $229,358Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? Yes Clearance LevelSecret WorkstyleHybrid