Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

The Mission and Payload Programs organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Come be a part of our mission!

Tasking can include:

• Software development of physics-based in-house models and algorithms
• Analysis and trades of product line architectures using analytical models and mission level simulations
• Functional algorithm development
• Authoring technical documentation such as white papers, proposal technical volumes, program milestone briefings (i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR,…), systems engineering design documentation
• Presenting technical analysis to multiple stakeholders

Candidates may be hired as a Systems Engineer (level 2) or a Principal Systems Engineer (level 3) based on their qualifications. This position is part of our Space Sector Eastern Region SEIT Engineering Organization located at Rolling Meadows, IL .

Basic Qualifications

• Systems Engineer : BS + 2 years of experience; MS + 0 years of experience
• Principal Systems Engineer : BS + 5 years of experience; MS + 3 years of experience; PhD + 0 years of experience
• BS and/or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical degree
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
• Educational background or experience with signal processing and algorithm development
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python object-oriented programing languages

Preferred Qualifications:

• History of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross-functional teams)
• Knowledge of the space domain (e.g. orbital mechanics, remote sensing, etc.)
• Strong RF domain background (link budget, waveform modulation schemes, transceiver technologies, antennas)
• Integration and test experience; familiarity with signal generators and spectral analyzers
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred

The Mission and Payload Programs organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Come be a part of our mission!

Tasking can include:

• Software development of physics-based in-house models and algorithms
• Analysis and trades of product line architectures using analytical models and mission level simulations
• Functional algorithm development
• Authoring technical documentation such as white papers, proposal technical volumes, program milestone briefings (i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR,…), systems engineering design documentation
• Presenting technical analysis to multiple stakeholders

Candidates may be hired as a Systems Engineer (level 2) or a Principal Systems Engineer (level 3) based on their qualifications. This position is part of our Space Sector Eastern Region SEIT Engineering Organization located at Rolling Meadows, IL .

Basic Qualifications

• Systems Engineer : BS + 2 years of experience; MS + 0 years of experience
• Principal Systems Engineer : BS + 5 years of experience; MS + 3 years of experience; PhD + 0 years of experience
• BS and/or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical degree
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
• Educational background or experience with signal processing and algorithm development
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python object-oriented programing languages

Preferred Qualifications:

• History of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross-functional teams)
• Knowledge of the space domain (e.g. orbital mechanics, remote sensing, etc.)
• Strong RF domain background (link budget, waveform modulation schemes, transceiver technologies, antennas)
• Integration and test experience; familiarity with signal generators and spectral analyzers
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred

The Mission and Payload Programs organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Come be a part of our mission!

Tasking can include:

• Software development of physics-based in-house models and algorithms
• Analysis and trades of product line architectures using analytical models and mission level simulations
• Functional algorithm development
• Authoring technical documentation such as white papers, proposal technical volumes, program milestone briefings (i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR,…), systems engineering design documentation
• Presenting technical analysis to multiple stakeholders

Candidates may be hired as a Systems Engineer (level 2) or a Principal Systems Engineer (level 3) based on their qualifications. This position is part of our Space Sector Eastern Region SEIT Engineering Organization located at Rolling Meadows, IL .

Basic Qualifications

• Systems Engineer : BS + 2 years of experience; MS + 0 years of experience
• Principal Systems Engineer : BS + 5 years of experience; MS + 3 years of experience; PhD + 0 years of experience
• BS and/or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical degree
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
• Educational background or experience with signal processing and algorithm development
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python object-oriented programing languages

Preferred Qualifications:

• History of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross-functional teams)
• Knowledge of the space domain (e.g. orbital mechanics, remote sensing, etc.)
• Strong RF domain background (link budget, waveform modulation schemes, transceiver technologies, antennas)
• Integration and test experience; familiarity with signal generators and spectral analyzers
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred

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Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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