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# Staff Software Engineer/Project Lead

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $177,000.0 - $265,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Data Transmissions, Linux, Digital Electronics, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, OpenCL, Performance Tuning, Security Software, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Software Verification, Deep Learning, SC Clearance, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9140619/staff-software-engineerproject-lead

## About the Role

* 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 7 years of experience
 * US Citizenship is required
 * Top-Secret clearance is required
 * Experience as a technical lead on a defense project
 * Experience in developing software in the Agile methodology, * Proficient with MATLAB, with a Digital Signal Processing focus
 * Proficient in Embedded SW or FPGA or AI/ML designProficient 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 FPGAsActive
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## Description

We are seeking a cleared Staff Software Engineer who is self-motivated, energetic individual who will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers 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. Those technologies include:

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

As Staff Software Engineer on hardware projects 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.


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