Senior Principal Systems Engineer - State Estimation and Target Tracking

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

3d•$135,800 - $203,600•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, we are seeking innovators to help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. This role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing team solving problems and driving new solutions into next generation radar systems and air superiority platforms from development to production. Qualified candidates will apply strong systems engineering knowledge and understanding in the areas of target tracking, state estimation, and sensor fusion, working with various systems, hardware, and software teams. We encourage our engineers to be innovative with solving problems and identifying improvements. This position is primarily engaged in the development and fielding of target tracking and sensor fusion systems for advanced multi-function RF subsystems. Key features of operation include analyzing, shaping, and relating data from a wide variety of modes, such as: long-range search and track Radar waveforms and electronic surveillance measure returns. Early in the system lifecycle, Principal 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. The role operates as a core individual contributor responsible for the sustained performance and minor adaptation of established algorithms and systems. This involves executing technical tasks under general supervision, focusing on maintaining existing functionalities and making incremental improvements within clearly defined boundaries. The engineer will ensure current systems meet performance objectives by leveraging existing documentation, such as defined Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and utilize foundational skills in MATLAB and C++ for basic analysis and code modifications. This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access prior to start.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S Citizenship is required.
A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start
Experience with multi-target tracking, adaptive processing, or sensor fusion algorithms
Experience with MATLAB or equivalent programming/analysis languages
Experience with RF signals processing or RF applications
Experience with working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes and effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

A current/active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance
Master's Degree or PhD in a STEM discipline including electives in radar techniques and signal processing.
Has been previously approved for special access programs.

Responsibilities

Development and fielding of target tracking and sensor fusion systems for advanced multi-function RF subsystems.
Analyzing, shaping, and relating data from a wide variety of modes, such as long-range search and track Radar waveforms and electronic surveillance measure returns.
Developing parametric representations, visualizations and data driven analysis to support sensor requirements definition and use case validation.
Supporting the integration of sensor modes and trackers from digital simulation environments to sensor labs to on-site test aircraft.
Engaging with customers to balance functional and performance requirements with other sensor functionality to enable true multi-function operation.
Operating as a core individual contributor responsible for the sustained performance and minor adaptation of established algorithms and systems.
Executing technical tasks under general supervision, focusing on maintaining existing functionalities and making incremental improvements within clearly defined boundaries.
Ensuring current systems meet performance objectives by leveraging existing documentation, such as defined Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Utilizing foundational skills in MATLAB and C++ for basic analysis and code modifications.