Senior Signal Processing Engineer (SIGPRO)

Job Description Kratos – Radar Systems Engineering Full-Time Defense Program Travel 10–20%Position Overview Kratos is seeking a Senior Signal Processing Engineer to support sustainment, overhaul, and modernization of the AN/SPY-1 radar system, with primary focus on the signal processor subsystem.

This role provides technical leadership in design recovery, troubleshooting, test development, and obsolescence mitigation for legacy radar processing architectures supporting mission-critical naval defense systems.Key ResponsibilitiesRadar Signal Processing EngineeringServe as technical lead for the AN/SPY-1 signal processor subsystemSupport sustainment across radar variants SPY-1D, D(V), and D(MOD)Analyze legacy digital and analog signal processing architecturesEvaluate timing, synchronization, and signal conditioning functionsDesign Recovery & System AnalysisReverse engineer and document legacy hardware and processing modulesWork from limited technical data, GFI, or harvested hardwareCreate signal flow diagrams and functional architecture documentationTest & Sustainment DevelopmentDevelop prototype repair solutions and test strategiesCreate and validate functional test procedures and performance benchmarksSupport depot-level repair capability and sustainment planningObsolescence MitigationIdentify components at risk due to obsolescenceSupport alternate part qualification or redesignAssist in reverse engineering or form-fit-function replacementsCross-Team Engineering CollaborationCoordinate with systems engineers, test teams, and OEM partnersContribute to Integrated Technical Data Packages (ITDPs)Support operator and maintainer technical documentation Qualifications EducationBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Experience10+ years of radar or advanced signal processing experience5+ years supporting AN/SPY-1 or phased-array radar systems Technical SkillsLegacy digital signal processing architecturesA/D conversion and timing synchronizationSignal conditioning and data processingBoard-level diagnostics and repairSignal integrity tools and logic analyzers Security ClearanceActive Secret clearance requiredPreferred ExperienceAEGIS Combat System integrationSPY-1 timing architectureRadar track processingDoD obsolescence mitigation strategiesModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Ideal Candidate Senior radar engineer with deep experience in phased-array signal processing who can troubleshoot legacy architectures, lead design recovery, and support modernization of mission-critical naval radar systems.