Northrop Grumman

Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as, but not limited to MATLAB, Python, ANSYS HFSS, etc Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to prepare and present briefings, papers, and reports.. U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering discipline with 9+ years of radar/EW experience Systems Engineering experience across the product development lifecycle including concept design, detailed design, integration, verification, qualification, and validation.. Experience in architecting wideband RF Electronic Warfare systems with real-time digital signal processing including signal identification and tracking algorithms.. Understanding of RF propagation modeling, computational electromagnetics, wave theory, antenna design, and RF chain analysis.. System modeling and simulation experience designing Matlab based models of system functionality to include FPGA functionality.

principal systems engineer

Requisition ID: R10135921 Category : Engineering Location : Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America Citizenship required : United States Citizenship Clearance Type : Secret Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available : 1 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 Principal Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to become part of the Specialized Tactical Electronic Warfare Systems (STEWS) team at our Rolling Meadows, IL location. The qualified applicant will apply their expertise to develop and sustain airborne RF Electronic Warfare (RFEW) systems and RFEW Test Systems, evaluate their effectiveness, and advance their capabilities. Candidate engineer may work on multiple tasks including, but not limited to: Requirements development and derivation Performance and data analyses Support firmware, software and hardware integration and qualification tests Develop and test EW Modes, techniques, and algorithms. Develop, sustain, and advance digital radio frequency memory (DRFM)-based and digital receiver-exciter (DRE)-based systems. Define and implement hardware/software generating RFEW environments for development and operational testing utilizing RF environment simulators. Contribute subject matter expertise to multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders. This position may be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer or Sr Principal Systems Engineer. Basic Qualifications Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering discipline with 5+ years of radar/EW experience Systems Engineering experience across the product development lifecycle including concept design, detailed design, integration, verification, qualification, and validation. Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as, but not limited to MATLAB, Python, ANSYS HFSS, etc Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to prepare and present briefings, papers, and reports. U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering discipline with 9+ years of radar/EW experience Systems Engineering experience across the product development lifecycle including concept design, detailed design, integration, verification, qualification, and validation. Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as, but not limited to MATLAB, Python, ANSYS HFSS, etc Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to prepare and present briefings, papers, and reports. Systems Engineering of military aircraft systems or subsystems (Knowledge of platform mission scenarios, Airworthiness requirements, etc.) Ability to mentor junior engineers in the systems design process. U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: MS degree in electrical, system engineering or related technical degree with at least 12 years of related experience. Experience in architecting wideband RF Electronic Warfare systems with real-time digital signal processing including signal identification and tracking algorithms. Understanding of RF propagation modeling, computational electromagnetics, wave theory, antenna design, and RF chain analysis. System modeling and simulation experience designing Matlab based models of system functionality to include FPGA functionality. Experience working on Department of Defense contracts. Active Secret Security Clearance Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600 Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600 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. Employees may be eligible for 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. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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