Description
We are looking for a Signal Processing Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, California. In this role, you will develop discrimination algorithms that separate threats from non-threats, decoys, and debris using EO/IR sensor data for space and missile defense missions. You will design signal processing pipelines including detection, feature extraction, image processing, and develop advanced decision logic to enhance classification performance.
Your responsibilities will include developing discrimination algorithms for EO/IR sensors that classify and distinguish threats from decoys, debris, and clutter in real-time operational environments. You will also design and implement signal processing pipelines including detection algorithms, feature extraction, image processing, and measurement generation from sensor data. Furthermore, you will develop and integrate advanced decision logic to enhance classification performance and adapt to evolving threat environments.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of EO/IR sensor phenomenology including noise characteristics, detection theory, SNR analysis, resolution limits, and environmental effects. You will also need to have experience with signal processing techniques including detection algorithms, filtering, and measurement generation from sensor data.
You will be working closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and test teams to integrate algorithms into operational systems. You will also engage with customers and stakeholders to understand mission needs, present discrimination solutions, and demonstrate system performance.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field. You will also need to possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Additionally, you should have 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing signal processing algorithms for EO/IR sensors or similar sensing modalities in aerospace or defense systems.
Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field. Experience with space or missile defense systems, threat discrimination, or intercept systems would be beneficial. You should also have experience developing advanced decision logic or adaptive algorithms for classification workflows.