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Night Shift Radar Signal Processing Engineer Jobs in Colorado

SAIC

Radar Phenomenology Engineer

Denver, CO

$160K - $200K/yr

Signal Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance ... signatures, and radar signal processing techniques • Be motivated by problem solving and ...

Actalent

DARC Calibration Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

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This role focuses on radar signal processing, IQ data analysis, and statistical evaluation of ... The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to integrate signal processing solutions ...

Cymertek

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer LOCATION Aurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a highly skilled ...

SAIC

Radar Phenomenology Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Signal Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance ... signal processing techniques Be motivated by problem solving and development of the range of ...

SAIC

Radar Phenomenology Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

... radar signal processing techniques • Be motivated by problem solving and development of the range of solutions, over system development • Have experience with IC and/or DoD space system ...

Raytheon

Senior Radar Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$103K - $140K/yr

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Experience with radar signal processing, signal processing theory, and/or signal modeling ... Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Java, and tools like DOORS. * Familiarity with ...

Prattwhitney

Senior Radar Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$86.80 - $165.20/hr

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Experience with radar signal processing, signal processing theory, and/or signal modeling ... Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Java, and tools like DOORS. Familiarity with ...

Prattwhitney

Principal Radar Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$107.50 - $204.50/hr

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Experience with radar signal processing, signal processing theory, and/or signal modeling ... Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Java, and tools like DOORS. * Familiarity with ...

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What is the difference between Night Shift Radar Signal Processing Engineer vs Radar Systems Engineer?

AspectNight Shift Radar Signal Processing EngineerRadar Systems Engineer
Primary FocusReal-time radar signal processing and analysis during night shiftsDesign, development, and integration of radar systems
Work EnvironmentNight shifts in R&D or operational settings, often in defense or aerospace industriesDaytime office or lab settings, involved in system-level engineering
Required SkillsSignal processing, programming, radar technology knowledgeSystems engineering, hardware/software integration, radar design
CertificationsTypically similar, e.g., security clearances, engineering degrees

The Night Shift Radar Signal Processing Engineer specializes in real-time processing of radar signals during night shifts, focusing on signal analysis and algorithm implementation. In contrast, the Radar Systems Engineer works on the overall design and integration of radar systems, often during regular hours. Both roles require technical expertise in radar technology and related certifications, but their daily tasks and focus areas differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Night Shift Radar Signal Processing Engineer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Principal / Sr Principal Software Signal Processing Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$129K - $193K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Software Signal Processing Engineer level or a Sr Principal Software Signal Processing Engineer level to join our team supporting our DARC program. This position would be based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role will work with us on the Deep Space Advanced Capabilities contract developing new radar digital signal processing software in support of identification and tracking of objects in geosynchronous orbit.
Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
  • Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications software, and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
  • Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing radar signal processing algorithms and pipelines (DSP), including use of common engineering toolchains such as DSP System Toolbox / Signal Processing Toolbox / Phased Array System toolsets.
  • Demonstrated experience with GPGPU acceleration (e.g., CUDA) for performance-critical signal processing and/or analytics workloads.
  • Experience using AI-enabled engineering tooling (e.g., an AI coding assistant) to accelerate development tasks such as code explanation, refactoring, and test generation-while maintaining engineer accountability for reviewed code.

This position can be staffed at the Principal or Sr Principal level based on the basic qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Principal Level: 5 years with a Bachelors in Science, 3 years with a Masters in Science degree, and 1 years with the PHD
  • Sr Principal: 8 years with a Bachelors in Science, 6 years with a Masters in Science degree, and 3 years with the PHD
  • Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application
  • Experience with C++, Java, Python and CUDA
  • Experience with Linux
  • Experience with RF Signal Processing
  • Experience with GPU optimization
  • Experience with NVIDIA MatX library
  • Experience with AI Tooling
  • Experience with high side development and processes

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Radar knowledge: Can detail how to process a radar signal to generate a Range Doppler Map, can detail the process of using a sparse array to accomplish beamforming, can detail the concept of loss budgets and system tradeoffs, and has the understanding of application of calibration for a distributed system
  • C++ Knowledge: Knowledge of how to do real time processing and knowledge of current C++ standards and knowledge of latest modern C++ techniques is preferred
  • CUDA Knowledge: Need to understand the benefits and constraints of running signal processing code on GPGPUs and be familiar with cuFFT and/or cuSignal; Matx is preferred, but not expected
  • Functional familiarity with Matlab and python
  • Self starter: Able to take minimal direction and go off on their own, learn the system without much instruction, and approach every story with the next in mind, looking for defects and optimizations along the way
  • Experience with writing Signal Processing Algorithms and experience implementing signal processing algorithms is insufficient

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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