Senior Principal Systems Engineer - State Estimation and Target Tracking
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to develop and field target tracking and sensor fusion systems for advanced multifunction RF subsystems. The work supports next-generation radar systems and air-superiority platforms from development through production. The engineer will analyze, shape, and relate data from multiple modes, including long-range search and track radar waveforms and electronic surveillance measure returns. Early in the system lifecycle, the engineer will develop parametric representations, visualizations, and data-driven analyses to support sensor requirements definition and use-case validation. The role also supports integration of sensor modes and trackers across digital simulation environments, sensor laboratories, and specially modified test aircraft. The engineer will work with customers and systems, hardware, and software teams to balance functional and performance requirements with other sensor functionality and enable multifunction operation. The role is primarily an individual-contributor position focused on the sustained performance and minor adaptation of established algorithms and systems. Under general supervision, the engineer maintains existing functionality and makes incremental improvements within defined boundaries, using existing documentation such as Interface Control Documents. Foundational MATLAB and C++ skills are used for analysis and code modifications. The position requires up to 100% on-site work, travel 10% of the time, an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, and the ability to obtain Special Program Access before starting. Relocation assistance may be available. The position is contingent on successful transfer of an active Secret Clearance and obtaining Special Program Access.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in STEM or a related technical field; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access before starting.
- Experience with multi-target tracking, adaptive processing, or sensor fusion algorithms.
- Experience with MATLAB or equivalent programming or analysis languages.
- Experience with RF signal processing or RF applications.
- Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes, and effective communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Current/active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline, including electives in radar techniques and signal processing.
- Previous approval for special access programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and field target tracking and sensor fusion systems for advanced multifunction RF subsystems.
- Analyze, shape, and relate data from modes including long-range search and track radar waveforms and electronic surveillance measure returns.
- Develop parametric representations, visualizations, and data-driven analyses to support sensor requirements definition and use-case validation.
- Support integration of sensor modes and trackers from digital simulation environments to sensor laboratories and specially modified test aircraft.
- Engage with customers to balance functional and performance requirements with other sensor functionality and enable multifunction operation.
- Maintain the sustained performance of established algorithms and systems and make minor adaptations and incremental improvements.
- Ensure current systems meet performance objectives using existing documentation, including Interface Control Documents.
- Use MATLAB and C++ for analysis and code modifications.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 work schedule where available
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
