Sr. Principal Systems Engineer/Staff Systems Engineer

OverviewRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription 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 Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer or Staff Systems Engineer to join our team supporting our DARC program. This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO (preferred), but can also be located in Baltimore, MD, Bellevue, NE, or Azusa, CA.Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.The selected engineer will perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team on key efforts to develop novel and innovative solutions to advanced technical problems. The successful engineer will contribute to the overall development of Radar Performance Algorithms, including System Concept of Operations (CONOPs) Development, System Mission and Mode Development, Kinematic Trajectory Threat Analysis, Modeling and Simulation of Mission Scenarios, Technology Trade Studies, Requirements Development and Derivation for Radar System Operational Performance, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, and work with cross-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:Support development and integration of radar algorithms to meet system mission and mode performance objectivesRequirements development, analysis, implementation planning for translating system requirements into algorithm designPerforming functional and performance analysesDevelopment of mathematical algorithms for mode/sensor implementationDevelop software integration planning for system algorithms to model behavior of systems in real-time for radar platformSolicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization.Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance, through the Systems Engineering “V”. Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments.Guiding the team through development/implementation activitiesThis requisition can either be filled as a Sr. Principal or Staff Systems Engineer depending on the candidate's experience as laid out in the basic qualifications detailed below as well as the interview assessment.Basic QualificationsSr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.Staff Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.Active Top Secret clearance at the time of application with SCI eligibilityExpertise with MATLAB and code prototypingExperience working through the Systems Engineering lifecycle process for system developmentExperience with Signals processingExperience with Radar SystemsExperience with radar Blake Charts for operational performance analysisExperience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, etc)Experience with SharePointExperience with MS Office tool suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to project plan and executeDemonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focusPreferred QualificationsExperience with Python, C/C++, Java or related programming languagesExperience in Agile methodology (Kanban, Scrum, etc.)Experience with requirement derivation and decomposition for system design implementation and planningPrimary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $155,400.00 - $233,200.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21