Space Sr. Principal Engineer Systems

Job Overview

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.

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start:
Yes. Clearance type:
Top Secret. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Sr Principal Systems Engineer (level
4)

Rolling Meadows, IL.

• SEIT Lead & Cost Account Management
• Creating and refining Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)
• Generation and update of specifications in DOORS, including requirements traceability and DXL script development
• Capability assessments to predict requirement compliance
• Functional algorithm development
• Risk assessment and burn down of mitigation steps
• Generating and reporting system Technical Performance Measures
• Presenting analysis that shapes the system design and obtaining end‑customer buy‑in
• Interface development and documentation

• Software development of physics‑based in‑house models and algorithms
• Perform analysis and trades of product line architectures using analytical models and mission level simulations
• Functional algorithm development
• Authoring technical documentation such as white papers, proposal technical volumes, program milestone briefings (i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR,...)
• Presenting technical analysis to multiple stakeholders
• Creating and refining Model Based Systems Engineering Products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)

• SEIT Lead & Cost Account Management
• Systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, optics, and associated lab equipment
• Full life cycle experience developing, integrating, and deploying space systems
• Experience with real‑time signal processing
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or other scripting languages
• Working knowledge of Robot Framework, or other test automation frameworks
• Working knowledge of DOORS and Clear Case/Clear Quest
• Experience creating and executing integration & test and design verification test plans and procedures
• Experience performing system verification and validation
• Agile development experience a plus
• Supporting Systems Integration Labs (SIL) testing
• Ability and willingness to travel

• Sr Principal Systems Engineer: BS + 8 years of experience; MS + 6 years of experience;
  PhD + 3 years of experience
• BS and/or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related technical degree.
• Educational background or experience with signal processing and algorithm development
• Proficient with MATLAB or Python object‑oriented programming languages
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application

• Demonstrate history of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross‑functional teams).
• Knowledge of the space domain (e.g. orbital mechanics, remote sensing, etc.)
• Strong RF domain background (link budget, waveform modulation schemes, transceiver technologies, antennas)
• Integration and test experience; familiarity with signal generators and spectral analyzers
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred

• Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off.

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, visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.