Principal Systems Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Engineering and Sciences Baltimore and Partnered Sites Division is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for its Melbourne, Florida campus. The team supports UAV systems, including Global Hawk and NATO AGS. This full-time, on-site role supports an established signal processing and data analysis organization developing solutions for Moving Target Indication (MTI), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and other embedded software challenges. Systems Engineers develop sensor system modes and advanced signal- and data-processing algorithms, from mathematical and analytical derivation through testing and verification with simulated and real sensor data, including mode design and statistical analysis of system performance. The position is contingent on contract award and successful transfer of an active U.S. Government Secret clearance. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is approximately 10% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. and 1 year of experience in a STEM or related technical field; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Current, active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Proficiency in engineering programming languages such as C or C++.
- Familiarity with MATLAB, LabVIEW, and/or Python.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with version control tools such as Git, Bitbucket, or ClearCase.
- Demonstrated ability to develop algorithms and process data using computer-based tools.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Experience with modeling, experimentation, simulation, validation, verification, and performance analysis.
- Familiarity with RF principles, imagery scoring, performance analysis, and mode software such as GMTI, MMTI, and SAR.
- Familiarity with scripting languages.
- Experience working in a Linux or Solaris environment.
- Ability to travel occasionally to Northrop Grumman facilities and customer locations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct performance analysis of flight data from multiple radar platforms.
- Develop and maintain analysis tools using languages such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, and C++.
- Use collaboration and configuration tools including SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and IBM ClearCase/ClearQuest.
- Perform SAR imagery analysis to assess and improve system performance.
- Prepare design documentation, report progress, and deliver presentations to management, colleagues, and customers.
- Support the Responsible Engineer in reporting status and tasking to IPT Leads, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and other management.
- Develop analysis approaches for a variety of scenarios, working independently and collaboratively.
- Develop sensor system modes and signal- and data-processing algorithms, and support testing and verification using simulated and real sensor data.
Benefits
- Health Plan and health insurance coverage
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 work schedule where available
- Life and disability insurance
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
