Senior Principal Systems Engineer - State Estimation and Target with Security Clearance

Location: Linthicum Heights

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes 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 offer the opportunity to join a high-performing team solving problems and driving new solutions into next generation radar systems and air superiority platforms from development to production. Qualified candidates will apply strong systems engineering knowledge and understanding in the areas of target tracking, state estimation, and sensor fusion, working with various systems, hardware, and software teams.

We encourage our engineers to be innovative with solving problems and identifying improvements. This position requires up to 100% on-site What You'll get to Do:
This position is primarily engaged in the development and fielding of target tracking and sensor fusion systems for advanced multi-function RF subsystems. Key features of operation include analyzing, shaping, and relating data from a wide variety of modes, such as: long-range search and track Radar waveforms and electronic surveillance measure returns. Early in the system lifecycle, Principal 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 trackers from digital simulation environments to sensor labs to our on-site fleet of specially modified test aircraft. Throughout this process, our AMS Systems Engineers engage with our customers to balance their functional and performance requirements with other sensor functionality to enable true multi-function operation.

* Operates as a core individual contributor responsible for the sustained performance and minor adaptation of established algorithms and systems.

* Execute technical tasks under general supervision, focusing on maintaining existing functionalities and making incremental improvements within clearly defined boundaries.

* Ensures current systems meet performance objectives by leveraging existing documentation, such as defined Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

* Utilize foundational skills in MATLAB and C++ for basic analysis and code modifications. This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access prior to start.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 year 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 U.S. Government Secret Clearance

* Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start

* Experience with multi-target tracking, adaptive processing, or sensor fusion algorithms

* Experience with MATLAB or equivalent programming/analysis languages

* Experience with RF signals processing or RF applications

* Experience with working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes and effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

* A current/active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance

* Master's Degree or PhD in a STEM discipline including electives in radar techniques and signal processing.

* Has been previously approved for special access programs. Northrop Grumman provides a…