Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Systems

Northrop Grumman • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • $103,600 - $193,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Radar Architect to join a ground-based radar program. This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO near Colorado Springs airport. This role is an in-person role and may require some shift support during events. The selected engineer will perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team on key efforts to develop novel and innovative solutions to advanced technical problems. The successful engineer will contribute to the overall development of Radar Performance Algorithms, including System Concept of Operations (CONOPs) Development, System Mission and Mode Development, Kinematic Trajectory Threat Analysis, Modeling and Simulation of Mission Scenarios, Technology Trade Studies, Requirements Development and Derivation for Radar System Operational Performance, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, and work with cross-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

Requirements

• Principal Systems Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
• Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: 8 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Expertise with code prototyping (MATLAB, Python, or related languages)
• Experience working through the Systems Engineering lifecycle process for system development
• Experience with Signals Processing
• Experience with Radar Systems
• Experience with applied Radar Range Equation and Swerling Models for operational performance analysis
• Experience with MS Office tool suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to project plan and execute
• Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MBSE Modeling (Cameo Enterprise Architecture)
• Familiarity in Agile methodology (Kanban, Scrum, etc.)
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with SharePoint
• Experience with Electronics systems performance analysis, test or integration
• An understanding of the physical limitations to implementing complex algorithms in real hardware

Responsibilities

• Support development and integration of radar subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives
• Requirements development, analysis, maturation and implementation, translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
• Performing functional and performance analyses of Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs) and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs)
• Maintaining and balancing budgets of key radar performance metrics (losses, accuracy, sensitivity)
• Development of mathematical algorithms for mode/sensor implementation
• Supporting development of software to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulations of sensors and other platforms
• Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization
• Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance, through the Systems Engineering “V”. Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments.
• Guiding the team through development/implementation activities

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• a discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed