Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal level Digital Signal Processing Engineer to work in our Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems division.

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems

In C4ISR Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

Qualified Senior Principal Engineering candidates should possess strong Communications Theory and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) skills. This engineer will lead and participate in the development of algorithms/software used for detection, identification, and processing of complex communications signals. 

As a member of the Signals Exploitation Capability Group within Systems Engineering, you will be exposed to the full systems lifecycle from requirements, algorithm, software and hardware development through integration and testing. Duties include planning, specification development, coding and testing moderately complex software and/or DSP programs and assisting in other engineering activities such as integration testing, algorithm & data analysis and software troubleshooting.  

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in EE (Electrical Engineering), ECE (Electrical and Computer Engineering), or other Scientific degree with suitable Digital Signal Processing engineering content with at least 10 years of experience 

Proficient in : 
- Matlab and/or C/C++
- Digital Signal Processing 
- Digital Communications 

Preferred Skills and Education

- Detection Estimation Theory 
- Lab test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, SDR) 
- Real-time embedded development 
- CUDA/GPU
- Python
- X-Midas
- Object Oriented Design/Development  

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.