Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Ground-Based Radar

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

2d•$129,300 - $193,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Ground-Based Radar to join their team. This role involves playing a key part in the development and performance of radar algorithms and mission capabilities. The position offers the opportunity to influence overall system architecture and performance while collaborating with experts in radar, systems, software, and mission engineering. The role is based in Colorado Springs, CO, but can also be filled in Baltimore, MD, Bellevue, NE, or Azusa, CA. The company emphasizes a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a drive to achieve the seemingly impossible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
U.S. Citizenship is required
Demonstrated expertise with MATLAB and code prototyping.
Experience working through the Systems Engineering lifecycle for system development.
Experience with signal processing and radar systems.
Experience with radar Blake Charts for operational performance analysis.
Proficiency with common engineering and collaboration tools, including: Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)SharePoint Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to plan and execute technical projects.
Proven ability to work independently, organize complex tasks, and operate effectively in cross-functional teams with a strong customer focus.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the time of application.
Experience with Python, C/C++, Java, or related programming languages.
Experience with Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, etc.).
Experience with requirement derivation and decomposition for system design implementation and planning.

Responsibilities

Support the development and integration of radar algorithms to meet system mission and mode performance objectives.
Translate system-level requirements into algorithm design and implementation plans.
Perform functional and performance analyses of radar systems and mission modes.
Develop mathematical algorithms for radar mode/sensor implementation.
Plan and support software integration of system algorithms to model real-time behavior on the radar platform.
Conduct kinematic trajectory threat analysis, mission scenario modeling and simulation, and technology trade studies.
Support requirements development and derivation for radar system operational performance and conduct performance and data analysis.
Perform mission engineering activities across the Systems Engineering “V” to ensure delivered performance aligns with desired operational capabilities.
Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are properly traded against cost and mission requirements, and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems in representative environments.
Work within cross-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), soliciting input from stakeholders, synthesizing data, and communicating results to various levels of leadership.
Provide technical guidance and leadership to the team through development and implementation activities.