Sr Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10177465

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• Category: Engineering
  
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
  
• Clearance Type: Secret
  
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
  
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  
• Travel Required: Yes, 25% 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. We seek people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.
  Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Linthicum/Baltimore, MD campus. Talented candidates with backgrounds in Systems, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Radar Engineering as well as Physics, Mathematics, and other related STEM fields are highly encouraged to apply.
  As the lead developer of RF sensors for some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal, Northrop Grumman is a world leader in advanced sensor systems and design. We offer the opportunity to join a team to solve problems in the field and drive new solutions into next generation radar systems and air superiority platforms.
  Northrop Grumman's Airborne Multifunction Systems (AMS) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) organization needs a Senior Principal Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer supporting the architecture, design, implementation, integration, and verification of advanced multi-function RF sensors and remote sensing applications. Daily activities may consist of requirements development, trade studies, algorithm design, MATLAB simulations, waveform design, signal processing, performance analysis, and flight testing.
  Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a highly visible and valued mode of operation on some of the most prized platforms in the U.S. arsenal alongside a team of highly qualified EW systems engineers. Northrop Grumman prioritizes mentoring and growth for our engineering team.
  Roles and Responsibilities
  
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  • Decompose system capabilities into accomplishable tasks to meet program milestones.
    
  • Maintain a backlog of tasks in Jira and set team priorities consistent with the program Tier 1 development schedule.
    
  • Define clear Acceptance Criteria for tasks and articulate clear expectations to the team.
    
  • Effectively communicate status, risks, and blockers to program management and the customer.
    
  • Coordinate with other teams to resolve interdependencies.
    
    Basic Qualifications:
    
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    • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Mechanical Engineering with 8 years of related experience; 6 years of related experience with a Master's Degree; or 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. Will consider additional 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
      
    • Prior professional experience in Radar or Electronic Warfare, or immediately transferrable domain skills such as digital signal processing.
      
    • Prior professional experience as a leader of a team.
      
    • Demonstrated capability to decompose system-level capabilities into functional components.
      
    • Demonstrated capability to create capability development plans.
      
    • Demonstrated capability to define acceptance criteria including capability selloff test plans.
      
    • Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate and present complex technical concepts.
      
    • Knowledge of system engineering principles and best practices.
      
    • Proficient with Matlab and/or C++.
      
    • US Citizenship required.
      
      Preferred Qualifications:
      
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      • Domain experience in Electronic Attack.
        
      • Prior professional Integration and Test experience.
        
      • Familiar with Agile development principles.
        
      • Comfortable with business travel up to 25% of the time.
        
        As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
        
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        • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
          
        • 401k
          
        • Educational Assistance
          
        • Life Insurance
          
        • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
          
        • Paid Time Off
          
        • Health & Wellness Resources
          
        • Employee Discounts
          
          Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
          Salary Range: $127,000 - $190,600
          The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.
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