Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Signal Processing
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this
position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availableAt
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 Mission Systems has an opening for Principal
and/or Sr. Principal Systems Engineers to join our Airborne
Multifunction Systems (AMS) Systems Engineering, Integration and
Test (SEIT) team at our Linthicum, MD campus to fill roles on
multiple major development programs. These include radars for air
dominance platforms (such as the F-22, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter,
F-16), bomber and strike programs (such as B-1B), airborne /
maritime / ground-based surveillance missions (E-3 AWACS, E-7 MESA,
TPS-80 G/ATOR and UAV systems such as Global Hawk), as well as
restricted programs and missions. We offer the opportunity to join
a team to solve problems in the field and drive new solutions into
next generation radar systems and air superiority platforms.
Qualified candidates will apply strong systems engineering
knowledge and understanding in the areas of signal processing,
performance modeling, and RF simulation working with various
systems, hardware, and software teams. We encourage our engineers
to be innovative with solving problems and identifying
improvements.
This position requires up to 100% on-site work due security
constraints and an ability to pass an enhanced security review.
Roles & Responsibilities: This position is primarily engaged in the
development and fielding of advanced signal processing algorithms
and system performance models within the Multifunction RF space.
Key features of operation include the design and modeling of signal
processing algorithms to implement and support a wide variety of
modes, such as long-range search and track Radar waveforms and
electronic surveillance measure returns. This also includes
designing models of the RF architecture and environment, allowing
accurate determination of mode performance.
Early in the system lifecycle, systems engineers develop parametric
representations, visualizations and data driven analysis to support
sensor requirements definition and use case validation. Progressing
past analysis and design, Northrop Grumman Systems Engineers also
support the integration of sensor modes and trackers from digital
simulation environments to sensor labs to our on-site fleet of
specially modified test aircraft. Throughout this process, our AMS
Systems Engineers engage with our customers to balance their
functional and performance requirements with other sensor
functionality to enable true multi-function operation.
This requisition may be filled by a Principal Systems Engineer or a
Senior Principal Engineer
Basic Qualifications - Principal Systems Engineer
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline - Electrical
Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer
Engineering, Physics, Math, or other related technical curriculum
with at least 5 years of related experience, or 3 years related
experience with a Master's Degree. Will consider 9 years of applied
experience in lieu of degree requirements.
- Experience with developing Radar/RF signal processing
algorithms.
- Experience with developing system level performance models in
MATLAB or equivalent programming/analysis languages.
- Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and
processes; and effective communication skills.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is
required.
- Ability to obtain approval for Special Access Programs prior to
starting.
- US Citizenship required. Basic Qualifications - Senior
Principal Systems Engineer
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline - Electrical
Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer
Engineering, Physics, Math, or other related technical curriculum
with at least 9 years of related experience; 7 years related
experience with a Master's Degree; or 5 years with a PhD. Will
consider 13 years of applied experience in lieu of degree
requirements.
- Experience with developing Radar/RF signal processing
algorithms.
- Experience with developing system level performance models in
MATLAB or equivalent programming/analysis languages.
- Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and
processes; and effective communication skills.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is
required.
- Ability to obtain approval for Special Access Programs prior to
starting.
- US Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications:
- A current/active DoD Secret clearance.
- Master's Degree or PhD in a STEM discipline including electives
in radar techniques and signal processing.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, senior
leadership, and other engineering disciplines.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Team leadership experience with development and/or production
program execution.
- High level experience and proficiency in signal processing or
RF applications.
- Proficiency with optimal estimation algorithms (Kalman
Filtering), digital beamforming, or adaptive processing.
- Experience integrating and testing of modes/algorithms on
RADAR, SIGINT, or EW systems.
- Greater programming experience/expertise in MATLAB and
C/C++.
- Prior approval for special access programs. This position is
contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance
and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting and contract
award.
Northrop Grumman Benefits and Work Environment
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you
would be eligible for our robust benefits package (see for more
details) including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401(k), including Employer Contributions
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman strives to offer a balanced work environment for
our team members. This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80;
the 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday
through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Other work
schedules are frequently accommodated and may be arranged to
support, for example, an employee's family commitments.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse
workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency
statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most
positions.
Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600
Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600
The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce . click apply for full job
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