Space Staff Engineer Systems

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Staff Systems Engineer in Rolling Meadows, IL to lead engineering efforts in complex subsystems and defense electronics. This role requires extensive experience in systems design and offers a salary range from $169,000 to $253,600.

Candidates should have a strong background in MATLAB and Python programming, and will contribute to the development of innovative technologies that impact national security.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Educational background in signal processing and algorithm development.
• Experience with systems engineering and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEIT activities and cost account management.
• Develop and refine Model Based Systems Engineering products.
• Create and execute test plans for systems integration.

Skills

Signal processing

MATLAB

Python

Integration and testing

Model Based System Engineering

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

ClearCase/ClearQuest

Robot Framework

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 and 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, but they’re also making history.

Mission and Payload Programs

The Mission and Payload Programs organization within Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Position Overview

Our Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) organization within Space Superiority Division provides complex subsystems and defense electronics. This position will be hired as a Staff Systems Engineer (Level 5) based on qualifications in one or more of the following disciplines: Systems Design, Modeling & Simulation, and Integration & Test.

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL.

Systems Design Tasking Can Include

• SEIT Lead & Cost Account Management
• Creating and refining Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)
• Generation and update of specifications in DOORS, including requirements traceability and DXL script development
• Capability assessments to predict requirement compliance
• Functional algorithm development
• Risk assessment and burn down of mitigation steps
• Generating and reporting system Technical Performance Measures
• Presenting analysis that shapes the system design and obtaining end-customer buy-in
• Interface development and documentation

Modeling & Simulation Tasking Can Include

• Software development of physics-based in-house models and algorithms
• Perform analysis and trades of product line architectures using analytical models and mission level simulations
• Functional algorithm development
• Authoring technical documentation such as white papers, proposal technical volumes, program milestone briefings (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.), systems engineering design documentation
• Presenting technical analysis to multiple stakeholders
• Creating and refining Model Based Systems Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)

Integration & Test Tasking Can Include

• SEIT Lead & Cost Account Management
• Systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, optics, and associated lab equipment
• Full life cycle experience developing, integrating, and deploying space systems
• Experience with real-time signal processing
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or other scripting languages
• Working knowledge of Robot Framework or other test automation frameworks
• Working knowledge of DOORS and ClearCase/ClearQuest
• Experience creating and executing integration & test and design verification test plans and procedures
• Experience performing system verification and validation
• Agile development experience a plus
• Supporting Systems Integration Labs (SIL) testing
• Ability and willingness to travel

Basic Qualifications

• Staff Engineer Systems: BS + 12 years of experience; MS + 10 years of experience; PhD + 7 years of experience
• BS and/or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related technical degree.
• Educational background or experience with signal processing and algorithm development.
• Proficient with MATLAB or Python object-oriented programming languages.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate history of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross-functional teams).
• Knowledge of the space domain (e.g., orbital mechanics, remote sensing, etc.).
• Strong RF domain background (link budget, waveform modulation schemes, transceiver technologies, antennas).
• Integration and test experience; familiarity with signal generators and spectral analyzers.
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred.

Primary Level Salary Range

$169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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. 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.