Sr Principal Systems Engineer - EW Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

As the lead developer of RF sensors for some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal, Northrop Grumman is a world leader in advanced sensor systems and design. These include radars for air dominance platforms (such as the F-22, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F-16), bomber and strike programs (such as B-1B), airborne / maritime / ground-based surveillance missions (E-3 AWACS, E-7 MESA, TPS-80 G/ATOR, SEWIP Block 3 and UAV systems such as Global Hawk), as well as restricted programs and missions. We offer the opportunity to join a team to solve problems in the field and drive new solutions into next generation radar systems and air superiority platforms.

Northrop Grumman’s Airborne Multifunction Systems (AMS) organization has a need for an Electronic Warfare (EW) data analyst supporting the integration and verification of the most advanced EW system ever deployed on a Naval platform. Daily activities may consist of analysis of test data, development of data analysis tools, mentoring of junior engineers, and the presentation of analysis results.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to troubleshoot and analyze the performance of highly visible system capabilities alongside a team of talented EW engineers. Northrop Grumman prioritizes mentoring and growth for our engineering team. This position offers exciting near-term challenges as well as long-term development through Northrop Grumman’s technical career paths.

This position requires up to 100% on-site work in the Linthicum/Baltimore, Maryland campus.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) as an individual contributor/task lead on the RF Analysis (RFA) team.
• Responsible for developing data analysis products that directly support the SEWIP integration and test program on behalf of the Navy.
• Dive into the intricacies of test data, uncovering insights that drive innovation and excellence.
• Develop data analysis tools that will transform data into actionable insights and advance system design.
• Mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise and passion to cultivate future leaders in the field.
• Present your analysis results to senior leaders and customers, highlighting the impact of your work.

This position is contingent upon transfer of DoD Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing and algorithm development.
• Experience writing code to analyze Radio Frequency (RF) data at the I/Q level.
• 5+ years experience designing, integrating, and/or testing of Electronic Warfare or Radar systems.
• Demonstrated effectiveness leading small teams.
• Experience and proficiency in troubleshooting system defects, and the ability to develop and drive solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to overcome obstacles and contribute to ground-breaking advancements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop tools to support and enhance analytical tasks.
• Proficiency with the MATLAB programming environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present compelling reports that summarize analytical findings, making a significant impact on the decision-making process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong working knowledge of Python and/or C++.
• Experience working with Electronic Warfare test data.
• Experience analyzing the EW kill chain including threat acquisition, tracking, identification/classification, engagement, and warfighter interaction.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/  

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

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.