Radar System Engineer - Target Tracking

Insight Global; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a principal systems engineer focused on developing and fielding target tracking and sensor fusion systems for advanced RF subsystems. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, parametric representations, and integration across simulation to lab environments.

The engineer will engage with customers to align performance requirements with sensor functionality, ensuring sustained performance and incremental enhancements while utilizing MATLAB and C++ for analysis and code

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.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required for this position.
• 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 systems engineering principles and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop parametric representations, visualizations and data driven analysis to support sensor requirements definition and use case validation.
• Integrate sensor modes and trackers from digital simulation environments to sensor labs and on-site test aircraft.
• Balance functional and performance requirements with sensor functionality to enable multi-function operation.
• Maintain existing functionalities and implement incremental improvements within defined boundaries.

Skills

Multi-target tracking

Sensor fusion

Adaptive processing

MATLAB

C++

Systems engineering

Effective communication

RF signals processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Job description

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 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors 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.
• A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance is required for this position.
• 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.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.

Insight Global is hiring Multiple candidates for these openings so exact pay will vary based on a number of factors including depth of knowledge, level of expertise, clearance level, and overall years of experience. However, we anticipate paying 150K - 225K for these openings. We will also be providing a comprehensive benefits package to include Health, Vision, Dental, and 401K benefits.