Melbourne Engineering Center - Principal Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals at our Melbourne Engineering Center (MEC). The Melbourne Engineering Center (MEC) primarily supports UAV systems such as the Global Hawk, Triton, and NATO AGS. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.

Our organization is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. This position will be in Melbourne, FL, and is a full time on-site role.

• Conduct performance analysis of flight data from multiple radar platforms.
• Develop and maintain analysis tools using languages such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, and C++.
• Utilize collaboration and configuration tools including SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and IBM Clear Case/Clear Quest.
• Perform SAR imagery analysis to assess and improve system performance.
• Prepare design documentation; report progress; and deliver presentations to management, colleagues, and customers.
• Manage and maintain analysis-related databases.
• Develop analysis approaches for a variety of scenarios, working both independently and in collaboration with team members.

This position is contingent on the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, a master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
• Proficiency in engineering programming languages, such as LabVIEW, C++, MATLAB, and/or Python.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to develop algorithms and process data using computer-based tools.

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
• Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher.
• Experience in performance analysis, requirements verification, simulation, validation, and algorithm development.
• Familiarity with RF principles, imagery scoring, performance analysis, and radar modes such as GMTI, MMTI, and SAR.
• Familiarity with scripting languages.li>
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally to Northrop Grumman facilities and customer locations.

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