TL;DR

Signal Processing Engineer (Electronic Warfare): Design and develop advanced electronic warfare hardware and software including RF front-ends, wideband receivers, and jamming techniques with an accent on digital signal processing, adaptive beamforming, and RF machine learning. Focus on building flight-worthy hardware and complex signal processing algorithms for defense applications.

Location: Onsite in El Segundo, CA, USA

Salary: $135,000 - $175,000 per year

Company

Next-generation defense technology company delivering AI-enabled hardware and software platforms for electromagnetic spectrum dominance.

What you will do

Design, validate, and deliver electronic warfare payloads including RF front-ends and wideband receivers.
Develop electronic attack and countermeasure techniques such as smart jamming and adaptive filters.
Design and implement digital signal processing algorithms using MATLAB, Python, and C++ accelerated on FPGA/RFSoC/GPU.
Own requirements, interface control documents, and verification from concept through delivery.
Stay current with advances in MMIC, RF SoC devices, adaptive beamforming, and resilient positioning technologies.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen, National, or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) due to ITAR restrictions.
BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
Experience in receiver design across analog, RF, and mixed-signal domains.
Knowledge of channelizers, wideband architectures, and synchronization techniques.
Willingness to support critical test events including extended hours and weekends.

Nice to have

PhD in relevant engineering field.
5+ years experience with electronic warfare subsystems and payloads.
Experience with EA/ECM techniques and communications system design.
RF machine learning for emitter identification and anomaly detection.
Experience with ADS/AWR/SystemVue, MATLAB/Simulink, GNU Radio/SDR, and HDL/firmware tools.
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain; TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
Field work experience supporting flight tests and demonstrations.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive health benefits.
401K enrollment after 90 days.
Generous paid time off and federal holidays.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Access to latest tools and technologies with high responsibility and autonomy.
Professional growth and development opportunities.