Melbourne Engineering Center - Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Melbourne Engineering Center (MEC) in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join an experienced data-analysis team. You will develop MTI, SAR, and embedded software solutions, guiding them from theory to verification with real sensor data, and collaborating across teams.

You will analyze flight data, build tools in MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, and C++, and prepare technical documents for internal and customer reviews, while traveling to Northrop Grumman

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering required, plus stated experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance analysis of flight data and radar platforms.
• Develop and maintain analysis tools in MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, and C++.
• Utilize SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and IBM ClearCase/ClearQuest for collaboration and config management.
• Perform SAR imagery analysis to assess and improve system performance.
• Prepare design documentation; report progress; and present findings to management and customers.
• Manage and maintain analysis-related databases.
• Develop analysis approaches for diverse scenarios, independently and with teammates.

Job description

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.

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.

What You’ll Get to Do:

In this role, you will work within an established signal processing and data analysis organization that tackles challenging MTI, SAR, and embedded software problems. You will develop sensor system modes and advanced signal- and data-processing algorithms, taking them from initial mathematical and analytical derivation through testing and verification using both simulated and real sensor data. You will also contribute to mode design and perform statistical analysis of system performance to help deliver high-confidence, mission-ready solutions.

• 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 ClearCase/ClearQuest.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally to Northrop Grumman facilities and customer locations.

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.

Benefits:

Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits including Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees