Principal/sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks to fill a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer in Modeling & Simulation within the Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) organization for Central Region Engineering (CRE) at our Rolling Meadows - Illinois location. The selected candidates will be responsible for technical contributions & leadership for the SEIT department's Mission Systems Model Based Engineering (MSMBSE) and/or Systems Design (SD). This role encompasses team leadership, management, and technical performance.

Principal Engineer Systems opportunities are available in the following discipline in SEIT: Modeling & Simulation: Assignments include analysis and trades of product line architectures using analytical models and mission level simulations. A primary task for a modeling and simulations engineer is software development of in-house models and algorithms. Strong domain knowledge combined with valuable software development skills are required to produce the accurate models that drive the critical analysis needed to design our future systems. As a member of the SEIT team, a Modeling and Simulations engineer gains a deep understanding of how our systems architecture design process meets our mission level goals.

Position Summary / Responsibilities, Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analysis for total systems.
• Analyses are performed at all levels of total system products to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

This position will be full-time and on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL location. This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level based on requirements below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:

• BS degree in STEM field with 5+ years related experience or MS degree in STEM field with 3+ years of related experience
• Experience with Electronic Warfare
• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering concepts and practices
• Knowledge of MATLAB, C, C++, Java, Python, or other scripting languages
• Ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment
• Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic systems
• US Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

• BS degree in STEM field with 8+ years related experience or MS degree in STEM field with 6+ years of related experience
• Experience with Electronic Warfare
• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering concepts and practices
• Knowledge of MATLAB, C, C++, Java, Python, or other scripting languages
• Ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment
• Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic systems
• US Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with real-time signal processing in both firmware and software. Agile experience a plus.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, C, C++, CUDA, VHDL, OpenCL, SysML, Python, or other scripting languages
• Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE) concepts and tools (Cameo and Rhapsody)
• Working knowledge of DOORS and ClearCase/ClearQuest
• Recent experience creating integration and test, design verification test and flight test plans and procedures
• Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic systems evaluation
• Experience in development and earned value management of cost accounts and schedules as related to Systems Engineering tasks
• Working knowledge of one of the following specialty areas for integration and test related to Targeting, EOIR/RF systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, optics, detection and tracking
• Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and Systems Thinking mindset
• Strong work ethic
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00 Secondary Level 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. 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.