Sobre este puesto de Melbourne Engineering Center - Principal Systems Engineer en Northrop Grumman
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.Northrop Grumman Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals at our Melbourne Engineering Center (MEC). The Melbourne Engineering Center (MEC) primarily supports UAV systems such as the Global Hawk, Triton, and NATO AGS. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization 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. This position will be in Melbourne, FL, and is a full time on-site role.
What You’ll Get to Do:
In this role, you will work within an established signal processing and data analysis organization that tackles challenging MTI, SAR, and embedded software problems. You will develop sensor system modes and advanced signal- and data-processing algorithms, taking them from initial mathematical and analytical derivation through testing and verification using both simulated and real sensor data. You will also contribute to mode design and perform statistical analysis of system performance to help deliver high-confidence, mission-ready solutions.
Conduct performance analysis of flight data from multiple radar platforms.
Develop and maintain analysis tools using languages such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, and C++.
Utilize collaboration and configuration tools including SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and IBM ClearCase/ClearQuest.
Perform SAR imagery analysis to assess and improve system performance.
Prepare design documentation; report progress; and deliver presentations to management, colleagues, and customers.
Manage and maintain analysis-related databases.
Develop analysis approaches for a variety of scenarios, working both independently and in collaboration with team members.
This position is contingent on the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, a master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S Citizenship is required.
A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
Proficiency in engineering programming languages, such as LabVIEW, C++, MATLAB, and/or Python.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to develop algorithms and process data using computer-based tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher.
Experience in performance analysis, requirements verification, simulation, validation, and algorithm development.
Familiarity with RF principles, imagery scoring, performance analysis, and radar modes such as GMTI, MMTI, and SAR.
Familiarity with scripting languages.
Experience working in a Linux environment.
Ability to travel occasionally to Northrop Grumman facilities and customer locations.
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
