Principal Systems Engineering Consultant

2 weeks ago


Baltimore MD, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

Category: Engineering
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
At 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 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. We deliver capabilities across the technology spectrum that align to key national security priorities and enable endless paths to cultivate your career.
Our sustainability ethos defines who we are, drives how we impact the world around us, and inspires us to improve the lives of the people in our communities.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for Principal / Senior Principal Radar 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 sensors for current and next generation air, land, and sea platforms: including Joint Strike Fighter, F-22, F-16, G/ATOR (Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar), unmanned programs, and other 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 and Multi-Function systems across a wide variety of platforms and environments.
Qualified candidates will apply strong systems engineering knowledge and will have the opportunity to work on multiple tasks including but not limited to: System Architecture/Concept Development, Candidate Technology Trade Studies, Requirements Development and Derivation, Algorithm Development, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, and work with cross-disciplinary hardware, software, and firmware teams. This position is primarily engaged in the development and fielding of Air-to-Air, Air-to-Ground, and Ground-to-Air Radar systems for advanced dedicated and multi-function RF subsystems.
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 can be filled by a Principal Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of related experience; Experience with MATLAB or equivalent programming/analysis languages.
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Mechanical Engineering with 9 years of related experience; Experience with MATLAB or equivalent programming/analysis languages.
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering.
Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, C++, or equivalent programming/analysis languages.
Knowledge of system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation and interface control documentation.
Experience with performance analysis by simulation, including verification and validation techniques.
Experience with radar waveform, digital beamforming, adaptive processing, or algorithm development.
Ability to effectively communicate and present complex technical concepts to project, program, and company management, other technical managers, and customers.
Excellent technical writing and team-building skills.
A current/active DoD Secret clearance.
This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting and contract award.
In addition to base salary, we offer benefits including health insurance plans, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, flexible schedules, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
We pride ourselves in supporting and nurturing our employees, whose backgrounds, characteristics and perspectives are as diverse as the global communities in which we reside.
Northrop Grumman strives to offer a balanced work environment for our team members. 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.
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.
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. 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.



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