Staff Systems Engineer - EW Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Staff Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Linthicum/Baltimore, MD campus. Talented candidates with backgrounds in Systems, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Radar Engineering as well as Physics, Mathematics, and other related STEM fields are highly encouraged to apply! Our team is composed of various disciplinary backgrounds driving innovation. This position requires up to 100% on-site work.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have the privilege of developing revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today and will continue to do so for generations to come. Our pioneering 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 seek out candidates with bold new ideas, courage, and an inventive 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, but they’re also making history. You can be part of our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

How You Will Make a Difference at Northrop Grumman:

As the lead developer of RF sensors for some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal, Northrop Grumman is a world leader in advanced sensor systems and design. 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Airborne Multifunction Systems (AMS) organization has a need for an Electronic Warfare (EW) data analyst supporting the integration and verification of the most advanced EW system ever deployed on a Naval platform. Daily activities may consist of analysis of test data, development of data analysis tools, mentoring of junior engineers, and the presentation of analysis results.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to troubleshoot and analyze the performance of highly visible system capabilities alongside a team of talented EW engineers. Northrop Grumman prioritizes mentoring and growth for our engineering team. This position offers exciting near-term challenges as well as long-term development through Northrop Grumman’s technical career paths.

*This position requires up to 100% on-site work in the Linthicum/Baltimore, Maryland campus and an active Secret clearance.

Roles and Responsibilities

The selected Staff EW Engineer will support the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) as an individual contributor/task lead on the RF Analysis (RFA) team. This role is responsible for developing data analysis products that directly support the SEWIP integration and test program on behalf of the Navy.

Functions:  

• Dive into the intricacies of test data, uncovering insights that drive innovation and excellence.
• Develop data analysis tools that will transform data into actionable insights and advance system design.
• 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.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

As a leader on the RF Analysis team, you will be expected to demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Knowledge, Skills and Ability - Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Problem Solving - Works on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
• Discretion/Latitude - Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
• Impact - Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product.
• Liaison - Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 10 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 8 years of related experience, or 6 years of experience with a PhD.
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing and algorithm development
• 6+ years experience designing, integrating, and/or testing of Electronic Warfare or Radar systems; 2+ years of which involved hands-on data analysis
• Experience developing tools / writing code using MATLAB to analyze Radio Frequency (RF) data at the I/Q level.
• 2+ years of experience leading small teams to complete complex technical tasks on time
• Experience and proficiency in troubleshooting system defects, and the ability to develop and drive solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to overcome obstacles and contribute to ground-breaking advancements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present compelling reports that summarize analytical findings, making a significant impact on the decision-making process.
• Willingness and ability to work up to 100% onsite within a closed area at the Baltimore/Linthicum campus.
• US Citizenship required prior to start.
• Secret clearance required prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience analyzing Electronic Warfare test data.
• Experience analyzing the EW kill chain including threat acquisition, tracking, identification/classification, engagement, and warfighter interaction.
• A strong working knowledge of Python and/or C++.

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

Please visit https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/ for more information. This positions standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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.

Salary Range: $179,600.00 - $269,400.00

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.