Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Boundary Scan, Computer Engineering, Data Entry, Data Processing, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Government, Identify Issues, Logic Analyzer, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Process Capability, Prototyping, Quality Assurance Methodology, Reverse Engineering, Risk, Schematics, Signal Integrity, Signal Processing, Strategic Planning, System Test, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Strategy, Testing, Traceability, Willing to Travel
Kratos is seeking an experienced SeniorSignal Processor (SIGPRO) Engineerto support the sustainment, overhaul, and modernization of theAN/SPY-1 radar system, with a specific focus on the signal processor subsystem. The SME will provide in-depth technical guidance across engineering, sustainment, and depot-level repair planning. This position plays a critical role in restoring and modernizing radar capabilities by supporting design recovery, system troubleshooting, test strategy development, and obsolescence resolution for legacy digital and analog processing architectures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as thetechnical lead for the AN/SPY-1 Signal Processor subsystemacross all radar variants (D, D(V), D(MOD)).
- Lead efforts to analyze and document thedesign and functional behaviorof legacy signal processor components, including digital processing modules, interface cards, and timing assemblies.
- Supportdesign recovery and traceability efforts, working from GFI, limited technical data, or harvested hardware.
- Define and support the development ofprototype subassemblies, repair processes, and test capabilities to validate organic sustainment approaches.
- Develop and validatefunctional test procedures, signal flow diagrams, and performance benchmarks.
- Identifycritical components at risk due to obsolescence, and support alternate part qualification, reverse engineering, or redesign as necessary.
- Coordinate with systems engineers, test engineers, and OEM partners to ensure alignment withweapon system interface requirementsand mission-critical timing/data processing functionality.
- Provide technical input toIntegrated Technical Data Packages (ITDPs), depot stand-up planning, and operator/maintainer training materials.
- Ensure test and repair processes comply withNAVSEA and METCAL standardswhere applicable.
Keyword: SIGPRO, AEGIS, MBSE
Required Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 10+years of experiencewithradar or advanced signal processing systems, including 5+ years supportingAN/SPY-1or equivalent phased array radar systems.
- Deep understanding oflegacy digital processing architectures, A/D conversion, timing synchronization, and signal conditioning.
- Experience withdiagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair at the board and component level.
- Familiarity with tools used for signal integrity analysis, logic analyzers, and boundary scan testing.
- Proven ability toread, interpret, and reverse-engineertechnical data, schematics, and embedded processing logic.
- Experience developing or reviewing test procedures and technical documentation for government sustainment programs.
- ActiveSecretClearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior work withAEGIS Combat System interfaces, SPY-1 timing architectures, or radar track processing functions.
- Familiarity withDoD obsolescence mitigation strategies, including reverse engineering, emulation, and form-fit-function redesign.
- Experience supportingORDALT implementation, depot activation, or prototype validation.
- Knowledge ofModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)practices or digital engineering toolsets.
- ActiveTS/SCIClearance
Travel:~1020%, including to shipyards, government labs, and partner facilities.
(No phone calls please)
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From: Kratos Defense