Senior Staff Systems Engineer

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for Systems Engineers to join our Airborne Sensors Engineering (ASE) Systems Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Linthicum/Baltimore, MD campus to fill roles on multiple development programs.  Qualified candidates will apply strong systems engineering knowledge and understanding in the areas of algorithm development, signal processing, performance modeling, and sensor simulation working with various Systems, Hardware, and Software teams. We encourage our engineers to be innovative in solving problems and identifying improvements.

*This position requires 100% on-site work due security constraints.

Roles & Responsibilities:  This position is primarily engaged in the development and fielding of advanced signal processing techniques, algorithms and system performance models of Multifunction Radar sensors. Key features of operation include the design and modeling of signal processing algorithms to implement and support a wide variety of modes, such as search and track waveforms, identification and recognition, imaging, and electronic surveillance measure returns. This can also include designing models of RF architectures and environment, allowing accurate determination of mode performance. 

Candidates should be highly motivated engineers who can work both independently and in team environments. At the Senior Staff Systems Engineer (T06) level, the individual will be expected to guide the future direction of programs and development strategy at the Mission Systems Sector. This can include scenarios such as leading large development efforts or the development of cutting-edge advanced multifunction modes across platforms.  Systems Engineers at this level will be expected to coordinate efforts across disciplines – and have intimate knowledge of all aspects of a sensor system to help our customers meet their requirements.

Early in the system lifecycle, 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 algorithms from digital simulation environments to sensor labs to our on-site fleet of specially modified test aircraft. Throughout this process, our Systems Engineers engage with our customers to balance their functional and performance requirements with other sensor functionality to enable true multi-function operation.

Basic Qualifications:

Senior Staff Systems Engineer Required Experience:  14 years with Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline - Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Math, or other related technical curriculum (see position summary); 12 years with a Master’s Degree; 9 years with a Ph.D; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Obtain DoD Secret security clearance prior to starting (or have Active clearance already)
• Able to obtain approval for special access programs
• Experience with MATLAB for modeling and data analysis
• Experience with algorithms and techniques for RF sensor signal processing
• Experience with leading development of radar or multifunction modes on DoD platforms
• Knowledge of cross-discipline sensor development (Integration & Test, Software, Hardware development)
• Experience in C++, or equivalent programming/analysis languages
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes and effective communication skills.
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Has been previously or is currently approved for special access programs
• Master's Degree in previously stated areas with included electives in Radar techniques, filtering, and signal processing
• Higher level experience developing sensor simulations or algorithms for RF sensors
• Greater programming experience developing with MATLAB and C/C++ in Windows and Linux environments
• Proficiency with optimal estimation algorithms, sensor waveforms, adaptive processing, or AI/ML algorithm development

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/ 

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance prior to starting.