This position may require travel up to 10%.
Will be responsible for one or more of the following
Requirements development, analysis, maturation, and implementation, translating customer requirements into software specifications
Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate avionics and mission subsystems to meet platform mission objectives
Work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams, including hardware, software, and firmware engineers
Support for performance compliant design of Electronic Warfare algorithms on next generation multifunction RF sensor
Support for novel solutions amid implementation constraints such as system interfaces, real time digital resource management, hardware limitations
Support for maturation and verification in digital simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments, including authorship to test requirements
Collaborate on Algorithm Development for system functionality and efficiency
Develop supplier documentation such as procurement specifications, and statements of work, and review artifacts from the supplier’s development effort
Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams, and specifications
Support development and integration of HW subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives
Develop integrated HW integration and test
Performing functional and performance analyses
Conducting detailed trade studies
Perform analyses and estimate performance of components, subsystems, and systems in accordance with governmental and commercial standards.
Configure, test, document and troubleshoot avionics and mission systems
Basic Qualifications
Must have a 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
Experience in RF/EW applications, including developing and applying models in Matlab, Python, and/or C/C++, along with experience in tracking and algorithm development.
Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing RF equipment for airborne platforms
Familiarity with 1 or more RF sensing modalities and their applications.
Experience with digital signal processing
An active U.S. Government issued Top Secret SCI Security Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Demonstrated ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and independently and work in a self-directed manner
Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing EW or Radar subsystems for airborne platforms
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a close team environment
Experience in model-based systems engineering using Cameo or similar SysML tools
Experience with generating and managing requirements in DOORs
Experience in performance analysis using MATLAB and Excel or similar tools
Familiarity with Atlassian collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence)
Experience in supplier/subcontract management
Experience with developing supplier documentation, performance-based specifications, and statements of work
Understand NGAS Sector Engineering procedures
Experience building supplier evaluation criteria and experience in conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection
Knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum (VHF through Ka bands)
Experience in decomposing, deriving, allocating and tracing requirements from system to component level
Experience with developing supplier documentation, performance-based specifications, and statements of work
Experience in supplier/subcontract management
Experience with working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals
Knowledge of system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation and interface control documentation
Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $265,600.00
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
