Sr Principal Systems Engineer - AHT

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) seeks a Systems Engineer to join the IBCS Algorithms Team, supporting mission-critical defense systems. You will work across software, hardware, cybersecurity, and program leadership to improve capabilities and ensure reliable performance throughout the system lifecycle.

The role requires 8 years with a Bachelor's in Engineering or Physics (6 years with a Master’s or 3 with PhD) and 5+ years in defense system design/analysis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in design, development, simulation modeling, and/or analysis of air/missile defense systems.
• 3+ years developing simulation/tactical software with C++ and/or Java.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues and support integration across software/hardware/cybersecurity.
• Perform systems performance analysis and lifecycle reliability checks.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure defense system capabilities meet requirements.

Skills

C++/Java development

Defense systems experience

Education

Bachelor in Engineering or Physics (air/space/electrical)

Tools

Git

RHEL

Python

Jupyter Notebook

Ant

Maven

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Job 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the IBCS Algorithms Team supporting the development of mission-critical defense systems. This role focuses on improving system capabilities and software support for computing platforms that enable next-generation capabilities. The successful candidate will work across software, hardware, cybersecurity, specialty engineering, and program leadership to troubleshoot issues, support integration activities, perform systems performance analysis, and help ensure reliable system performance throughout the system lifecycle.

This requisition may be filled based on qualifications listed below:

Basic Qualifications:

• Sr Principal Engineer Systems (Level 4): 8 years with Bachelors in Engineering (Aerospace, Computer, or Electrical) or Physics; 6 Years with master’s or 3 years PHD
• 5+ years experience in the design, development, simulation modeling, and/or analysis of air and /or missile defense battle management system capabilities (i.e. tracking, engagement planning and scheduling, sensor resource management, radar modeling),
• 3+ years experience developing simulation and/or tactical software products using C++ and/or Java coding languages.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with git, RHEL, Python, Jupyter-Notebook, ant, maven

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.