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JR Signal Processing Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

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JR Signal Processing Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

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JR Signal Processing Engineer

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

$92K - $112K/yr

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JR Signal Processing Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$92K - $112K/yr

JR Signal Processing Engineer Who We Are KBR Mission Technology Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our ...

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JR Signal Processing Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$92K - $112K/yr

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JR Signal Processing Engineer

Clearfield, UT · On-site

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El Segundo, CA · On-site

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JR Signal Processing Engineer

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for signal processing engineer entry level in the United States is $131,349.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,500.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Signal Processing Engineer Entry Level vs Communications Engineer Entry Level?

AspectSignal Processing Engineer Entry LevelCommunications Engineer Entry Level
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; knowledge of DSP, MATLAB, and programming languagesBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related; understanding of networking, RF, and signal transmission
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, tech companies focusing on audio, image, or sensor data processingTelecom companies, network providers, wireless service firms working on communication systems
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries developing signal algorithms, sensor systems, and multimedia processingApplied in industries designing and maintaining communication networks and wireless systems

While both roles require a background in electrical engineering and related certifications, Signal Processing Engineers focus on developing algorithms for data analysis and sensor systems, whereas Communications Engineers specialize in designing and maintaining communication networks. The roles often overlap in technical skills but differ in application focus and industry environment.

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Infographic showing various Signal Processing Engineer Entry Level job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,349 per year, or $63.1 per hour.

Software Signal Processing Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees
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$83K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 371 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

65th of 547 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Software Signal Processing Engineer to join our team supporting our radar program. This position would be based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role will work with us on the radar 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.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters. 4 additional years required in lieu of a degree.

  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.

  • 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 withwriting Signal Processing Algorithms and experience implementing signal processing algorithms is insufficient

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00The 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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