Systems Engineer - Radar Architect – Level 3 or Level 4 (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Systems Engineer - Radar Architect at Level 3 or Level 4 to join our mission-focused team.

You will translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications, develop radar subsystems, model real-time behavior, and collaborate across teams while pursuing system-level performance and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required.
• Experience with radar systems and signals processing.
• Experience across the Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into hardware/software specs.
• Experience with tool suites including Cameo, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Support development and integration of radar subsystems and components.
• Develop and validate technical performance measurements and KPIs.
• Model system behavior in real-time and constructive simulations.
• Balance performance, cost, and mission requirements across architectures.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated radar solutions.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Systems engineering lifecycle

Radar systems

Signals processing

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Masters in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer - Radar Architect – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

In this job, you will:

Support development and integration of radar subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives. Requirements development, analysis, maturation and implementation, translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Performing functional and performance analyses of Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs) and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs). Maintaining and balancing budgets of key radar performance metrics (losses, accuracy, sensitivity). Development of mathematical algorithms for mode/sensor implementation. Supporting development of software to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulations of sensors and other platforms. Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization. Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance, through the Systems Engineering “V”. Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments. Guiding the team through development/implementation activities.

*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future*.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications:

Level 3: 5 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. Level 4: 8 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.

Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access. Expertise with code prototyping (MATLAB, Python, or related languages). Experience working through the Systems Engineering lifecycle process for system development. Experience with Signals Processing. Experience with Radar Systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with applied Radar Range Equation and Swerling Models for operational performance analysis
• Experience with MS Office tool suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to project plan and execute
• Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus
• Familiarity with MBSE Modeling (Cameo Enterprise Architecture)
• Familiarity in Agile methodology (Kanban, Scrum, etc.)
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with SharePoint
• Experience with Electronics systems performance analysis, test or integration
• An understanding of the physical limitations to implementing complex algorithms in real hardware

Benefits & Salary

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00. 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.

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.