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Space Radar Payload Performance Test Lead - Sr Principal Engineer Systems

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Northrop Grumman

Space Radar Payload Performance Test Lead - Sr Principal Engineer Systems

Linthicum Heights, MD

Requisition ID: R10170507
Category: Engineering
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Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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Clearance Type: Top Secret
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Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
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Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
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Travel Required: No
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Positions Available: 1
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems Payload and Ground Systems Division in Baltimore, MD is seeking a senior Radar Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) Engineer to model radar performance for an Active RF Space program.

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This position involves Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) of an advanced Active RF sensor system using MATLAB®. The position also includes analyzing data from the integration, test, and calibration of the payload flight hardware and the verification and validation (V&V) of simulation performance against test data. Candidates should be highly motivated developers who can work independently to develop code, document algorithms, and model V&V artifacts in MATLAB.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics with 8 years of related experience.

* Experience with modeling RADAR processing in MATLAB®

* Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with that ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree including electives in radar signal processing

* Experience in radar signal processing

* Experience integrating and testing of modes/algorithms on RADAR systems

* Greater programming experience/expertise in MATLAB®, C/C++, and Python

* Experience with development and design of space payloads

* Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Salary Range: *$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.
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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Linthicum Heights, MD, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10170507
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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