Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a Systems Engineer level professional for on-site work on complex electronic systems. The candidate should be a US citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Collaboration across disciplines, model-based systems engineering, and thorough verification are key responsibilities. The role offers a clear career path, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical degree with 8+ years of related experience; OR MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field with 6+ years related experience; OR, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field with 4+ year of related experience
• Experience troubleshooting of hardware, software, and firmware issues
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines
• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance

Skills

MATLAB

C

C++

Java

Python

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related

MS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related

PhD in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

VCRMs

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: 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, 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.

We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Systems Engineering Roles at Rolling Meadows include, but are not limited to, Systems Engineering Design, Modeling & Simulation, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mission Modeling, Systems Integration, Systems Testing, Systems Validation, and more.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL location.

This position may be contingent upon funding/contract award, special access program, and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.

This position can be filled at the Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications For St. Principal Systems Engineer

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical degree with 8+ years of related experience; OR MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field with 6+ years related experience; OR, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field with 4+ year of related experience
• Experience troubleshooting of hardware, software, and firmware issues
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines
• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic systems evaluation
• Experience performing Design Verification Tests, Environmental Qualification Testing, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Qualification Testing
• Working knowledge of DOORS and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs)
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following specialty areas: EOIR systems, sensors, optics, RFEW systems, DSP, antenna design, computational electromagnetics, RF test equipment
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo)
• Has demonstrated experience applying basic systems‑engineering principles to develop and execute integration‑test plans
• Knowledge of MATLAB, C, C++, Java, Python, or other scripting languages
• Experience writing and executing test scripts
• Ability and willingness to work independently with little oversight or direction
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.