RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions.  In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning.  We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.  By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.  At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Performance Systems Engineer to join our Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors (MLSS) organization. The MLSS organization within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. You will be supporting the integration and verification of the most advanced EW system ever deployed on a Naval platform.  This position is based out of Linthicum, MD and will be 100% on-site.

 
What You’ll get to Do:
As the Senior Principal Performance Systems Engineer for RF sensors you will work on some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal. These include radars for air dominance platforms (such as the F-22, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F-16), bomber and strike programs (such as B-1B), airborne / maritime / ground-based surveillance missions (E-3 AWACS, E-7 MESA, TPS-80 G/ATOR, SEWIP Block 3 and UAV systems such as Global Hawk), as well as restricted programs and missions. We offer the opportunity to join a team to solve problems in the field and drive new solutions into next generation radar systems and air superiority platforms.

Develop data analysis products that directly support an integration and test program on behalf of the Navy.

Research into the intricacies of test data, uncovering insights that drive innovation and excellence.

Operate RF test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and IQ recorders in support of system and subsystem testing.

Optimize an existing MATLAB Automated Test Environment (MATE) test execution application for coverage, speed, reliability, automation, and hardware abstraction.

Mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise and passion to cultivate future leaders in the field.

Present your analysis results to senior leaders and customers, highlighting the impact of your work

Developing workflows that handle testing tasks with minimal human intervention for test automation.

Running tests on the unit under test (UUT) to collect test artifacts for Test execution.

Managing test execution across different Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-loop (SIL) environments for test orchestration. 

Reviewing test artifacts to determine whether the UUT meets system requirements for test evaluation. 

Work independently with minimal direction, exercising considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for assignments. 

This position is contingent upon contract award and the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance.
 
Basic Qualifications:

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 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 DoD Secret Clearance.

4 years of experience designing, integrating, testing or troubleshooting Electronic Warfare (EW) or Radar Systems. 

2 years of experience with analyzing data collected on Electronic Warfare (EW) or Radar Systems.

4 years of demonstrated proficiency in the MATLAB programming environment.

1 year of experience developing and utilizing tools to support and enhance analytical tasks.

1 year of experience with software version control systems (Git or Bitbucket).

 
Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.

A current / active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher.

2 years of experience with Digital Signal Processing and algorithm development. 

2 years of experience with real-time embedded systems development and testing.

2 years of experience with EA/EW systems.

1 year of experience with state estimation or tracking systems.

1 year of experience with firmware / FPGA development.

1 year of experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.

1 year of experience with RF Test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and IQ recorders. 

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
 

Primary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.