Principal Reverse Systems Engineer

Principal Reverse Systems Engineer

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Principal Reverse Systems Engineer who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST's work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST's work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation's finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation and work-life balance.

This is an ONSITE position at our Anaheim Hills, CA location.

What You Will Do:

• You will support multiple programs and will work with other experienced members in R&D on system development and deployments for the protection of our country
• You will generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST management as necessary.
• Travel up to 25%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of practical experience in systems architecture and systems engineering
• Experience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teams
• Experience with reverse engineering of embedded systems
• Experience with signal processing in developing proof-of-concept (PoC) use case scenarios and prototypes
• Experience developing system level designs, high level control and data interfaces
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively in a team environment.
• Active and transferable Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a polygraph after start.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master of Science (MS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Experience with RF, optical, and/or electrical telecommunications standards and processing techniques
• Experience with Design, Development, Integration and Test of Open Systems Architectures
• Experience in developing proof-of-concept (PoC) use case scenarios in support of creation of novel waveforms
• Experience formalizing, developing and documenting requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of work
• Understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and signal processing fundamentals
• Existing Top-Secret SCI with Polygraph (Active within the last 24 months)

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation
• And More!