Senior Principal Systems Engineer - State Estimation and Target Tracking

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; 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 in Linthicum, MD is seeking a qualified professional to develop and field target tracking and sensor fusion systems for RF subsystems. The role involves data analysis, model development and real-world integration across simulation, labs and on-site aircraft.

Required are strong RF/signal processing knowledge, MATLAB and C++ skills, and U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain SAP access. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with RF signal processing or RF applications.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes.
• Must have U.S. citizenship and security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from radar waveforms and sensor returns.
• Develop parametric representations, visualizations and data-driven analysis to support sensor requirements and use case validation.
• Support integration of sensor modes from digital simulations to sensor labs and test aircraft.
• Engage with customers to balance functional and performance requirements with other sensor functionality.
• Operate as a core contributor responsible for sustained performance and minor adaptation of established algorithms and systems.
• Execute technical tasks under supervision, focusing on maintaining existing functionalities and making incremental improvements.

Skills

Multi-target tracking

Adaptive processing

Sensor fusion

MATLAB

C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

Clearance type: Secret. The position requires an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance. The candidate must be able to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

Travel

Travel required: Yes, 10% of the time.

What You’ll Get to Do

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.
• Developing parametric representations, visualizations and data-driven analysis to support sensor requirements definition and use case validation.
• Supporting the integration of sensor modes and trackers from digital simulation environments to sensor labs to on-site test aircraft.
• Engaging with customers to balance functional and performance requirements with other sensor functionality to enable true multi-function operation.
• Operating as a core individual contributor responsible for the sustained performance and minor adaptation of established algorithms and systems.
• Executing technical tasks under general supervision, focusing on maintaining existing functionalities and making incremental improvements within clearly defined boundaries.
• Ensuring current systems meet performance objectives by leveraging existing documentation, such as defined Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Utilizing foundational skills in MATLAB and C++ for basic analysis and code modifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience; master’s degree with 6 years of experience; or Ph.D. with 4 years 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• 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 signal processing or RF applications.
• Experience with working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes and effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current/active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance.
• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline including electives in radar techniques and signal processing.
• Previous approval for special access programs.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages growth. Benefits include health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, 9/80 work schedule where available, and much more.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 – $203,600.00. The range is a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope of responsibilities and candidate experience when determining base salary offers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.