Systems Engineer - Air to Ground
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer to support its Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team on multiple major development programs. The role involves helping solve problems in the field and advancing solutions for next-generation systems across a variety of platforms and environments. The position is based in Linthicum, Maryland, and is 100% on-site. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and obtain Special Program Access. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available. The engineer will contribute to requirements analysis, system and subsystem documentation, technical reviews, radar performance analyses, development and evaluation of radar concepts and algorithms, and laboratory and field testing. The role includes working with RF, hardware, software, and systems engineering colleagues to ensure requirements are implemented consistently.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of experience, in a STEM or related technical field; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
- Experience in radar air-to-ground applications, including developing and applying models in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++.
- Project experience with radar, RF systems, or advanced sensors, including coursework, capstone projects, or internships.
- Understanding of radar fundamentals, including waveforms, Doppler, range, and resolution.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for analysis and simulation.
- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline.
- Exposure to systems engineering tools or model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
- Understanding of RF hardware concepts, including antennas, T/R modules, and beamforming.
Responsibilities
- Assist with requirements analysis, allocation, and documentation for radar system and subsystem functions, including SAR, ISAR, GMTI/T, targeting, weather, surface return, sea surface search, and ship track.
- Help develop and maintain system and subsystem specifications and interface control documents (ICDs).
- Support technical reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR, by preparing analysis, figures, and documentation.
- Use MATLAB, Python, or similar tools to perform basic radar performance analyses, such as range, resolution, and SNR.
- Support development and evaluation of radar concepts and algorithms under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Assist in planning and executing laboratory and field tests of radar systems and subsystems.
- Support test data collection, reduction, and basic analysis to verify performance against requirements.
- Work with RF, hardware, software, and other systems engineers to ensure consistent implementation of requirements.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule where available
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
