Radar Systems Architect & Engineer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Systems Engineer - Radar Architect (Level 3 or Level 4) in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on radar subsystem development, requirements engineering, and performance analysis to ensure mission success.

You will work across hardware and software, translating customer needs into validated designs and models. The position requires an active Secret clearance, MATLAB/Python expertise, and experience with radar or signals processing.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required at time of application.
• Experience with radar subsystems and system engineering lifecycle.
• Strong modeling and analysis skills for real-time simulations.

Responsibilities

• Support development and integration of radar subsystems and components.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware/software specs.
• Develop mathematical algorithms for mode/sensor implementation.
• Model system behavior in real-time and constructive simulations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and communicate results to leadership.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Radar Systems

Signals Processing

Systems Engineering lifecycle

Education

B.S. in STEM fields

M.S. in STEM fields

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Cameo (MBSE)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Systems Engineer - Radar Architect (Level 3 or Level 4) in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on radar subsystem development, requirements engineering, and performance analysis to ensure mission success.

You will work across hardware and software, translating customer needs into validated designs and models. The position requires an active Secret clearance, MATLAB/Python expertise, and experience with radar or signals processing.