Senior Principal Avionics Radar Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401k

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Electronics - Avionics Radar to lead radar system analysis, design, and verification on a high‑reliability defense program.

This onsite role requires strong RF, signal processing, and collaboration with suppliers and cross‑functional teams. The position requires an active Secret clearance and a proven track record in radar principles, simulations, and programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline required or higher.
• Advanced degree preferred for senior roles with additional years of related experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required to apply and start.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Radar Performance Analysis and testing of radar systems.
• Create aircraft system schematics to support wiring diagrams.
• Support flight test activities and post-flight data analysis; resolve anomalies.

Skills

Radar Principles

Signal Processing

MATLAB/Python

RF Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Electronics - Avionics Radar to lead radar system analysis, design, and verification on a high‑reliability defense program.

This onsite role requires strong RF, signal processing, and collaboration with suppliers and cross‑functional teams. The position requires an active Secret clearance and a proven track record in radar principles, simulations, and programming.