Space RADAR Data Processing - Staff Engineer Systems

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 163,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Staff-level Systems Engineer to develop, enhance, and implement new RADAR data processing algorithms into the MATLAB model 'System Bench' for our Space Radar Payload programs.

You will join the System Bench team to advance radar modes and capabilities for space applications, with on-site work in a classified program area.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM with 12 years relevant experience, or MS with 10 years, or PhD with 7 years in RF signal processing.
• MATLAB programming experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and implement radar data processing algorithms for the System Bench MATLAB model.
• Work on new radar modes and capabilities for space applications.
• On-site work in Linthicum, Maryland in a classified program area.

Skills

Radar data processing

MATLAB programming

RF signal processing

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Math

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: No

Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Staff-level Systems Engineer to develop, enhance, and implement new RADAR data processing algorithms into the existing MATLAB® model, called "System Bench", of our Space Radar Data Processing Element (DPE) for our development, production, and on-orbit Space Radar Payload programs. As a member of the System Bench (MATLAB Radar Processing) team, you will be responsible for the development, enhancement, and implementation of algorithms for RADAR data processing and exploitation for new RADAR modes and capabilities for Space applications. This position is on-site in a classified program area in Linthicum, Maryland.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in STEM with 12 years relevant experience or 10 years with MS or 7 years with PhD RF (Radio Frequency) Signal Processing, ideally for RADAR, but for SIGINT, EW and/or COMMS is acceptable MATLAB programming experience
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Experience with RADAR signal processing in MATLAB
• Experience integrating and testing RADAR modes
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Math
• Active SCI access/approval

Primary Level Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Equity and Diversity

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.

For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Culture

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.