Principal/Sr Principal Systems Engineer Performance Analysis (AHT)

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense systems company as a Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL, where you'll analyze complex air and missile defense data. The role requires strong programming skills and the ability to communicate technical findings effectively. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, you'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of defense technology.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plans

Paid holidays

PTO

Qualifications

• 5 years experience with Bachelor's, 3 years with Master's, 0 years with PhD for Principal role.
• 9 years with Bachelor's, 7 years with Master's, 4 years with PhD for Sr. Principal role.

Responsibilities

• Retrieval, post-processing, and analysis of complex air and missile defense data sets.
• Develop new algorithms to automate analysis and optimize existing scripts.
• Create reports explaining technical data and present to senior leadership.

Skills

Bash

Python

Mathematica

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor in Science

Master

PhD

Tools

Linux OS

GitHub

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer 3/4 to join our team as a Performance Analyst developer in Huntsville, AL. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s IBCS Engineering Department. The position involves retrieval, post-processing, and analysis of complex air and missile defense data sets. The candidate should be able to develop new algorithms to automate analysis and optimize existing scripts. Mentoring teammates on advanced data processing techniques and experience with parallel processing are highly desirable. The candidate should also be able to create reports or briefing materials that clearly explain technical data and be comfortable presenting to senior leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Principal: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 years with PhD.
• Sr. Principal: 9 Years with Bachelors; 7 Years with Masters; 4 years with PhD.
• Ability to perform data post-processing and performance analysis.
• Strong Bash, Python, or Mathematica skills.
• Active secret security clearance.
• Effective communication skills and ability to present technical findings clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with battle management and fire control data sets supporting DoD programs.
• Proficiency with Linux OS.
• Experience using GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Experience with parallel processing.

Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

Salary Range 2: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

The above salary ranges are guidelines; actual offers depend on various factors including experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and long-term incentives. Northrop Grumman offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO. The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change based on business needs. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance.