Senior Systems Engineer - Radar & Sensor Fusion

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; 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 Corp. in Linthicum, MD is seeking Principal Systems Engineers to develop and field target tracking and sensor fusion systems for advanced RF subsystems.

The role emphasizes analysis, data-driven design, and integration from digital simulations to on-site labs, with close collaboration across hardware and software teams. Candidates should have a STEM degree and experience with multi-target tracking or radar, MATLAB and C++, and the ability to obtain or hold a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1 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.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Sensor fusion

Multi-target tracking

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

ICDs (Interface Control Documents)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Linthicum, MD is seeking Principal Systems Engineers to develop and field target tracking and sensor fusion systems for advanced RF subsystems.

The role emphasizes analysis, data-driven design, and integration from digital simulations to on-site labs, with close collaboration across hardware and software teams. Candidates should have a STEM degree and experience with multi-target tracking or radar, MATLAB and C++, and the ability to obtain or hold a U.S.