Northrop Grumman
Senior Principal Systems Architect Engineer - R10215236
Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Senior Principal Systems Architect Engineer – R10215236
Company: Northrop Grumman
Relocation Assistance Relocation assistance may be available.
Clearance Type Secret
Travel Yes, 10% of the time.
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.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software‑secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Ensuring the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performing functional analysis, timeline analysis, capability simulations, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware, software, firmware, and integration and test specifications. Interfacing with multiple disciplines, including customers, internal executive management, program management, hardware, software, system engineering, procurement, suppliers, and manufacturing. In addition, the applicant must be able to lead, and report progress for requirements documentation, technical risk management, key system performance parameters, and lessons learned.
The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills and will have an excellent track record as an effective communicator and problem solver, who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will have an ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the business areas as required to accomplish the team goals.
This position requires up to 100% on-site work due to security constraints and an ability to pass an enhanced security review.
Role and Responsibilities
Design and development of multifunction RF sensor system architectures and definition of key capabilities and performance requirements.
Create, evolve, and maintain the System Architecture that supports customer requirements, cost, and development schedule, including modularity, scalability, and extensibility.
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Perform RF performance modeling.
Develop thorough definition of system interfaces.
Define the system implementation approach and operational concept.
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Lead / oversee technical work products developed by the larger engineering team, supporting design reviews and integration and test activities as needed.
Support capture activities, including RFI/RFP preparation, customer presentations and demonstrations, and competitor analysis.
Maintain knowledge of current and developing technologies and developing strategies for their insertion into both legacy and next‑generation sensors.
Develop modifications to existing products to meet unique customer needs, and support / lead the development of next‑generation products within a market segment.
Provide presentations to customers and senior management, with tailored material based on the audience.
Apply new technologies as well as common designs and products enabling rapid development, prototyping and affordable solutions.
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
A current / active DoD Secret Clearance.
3 years of experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) or Radar system Design / Development.
3 years of experience with RF systems engineering.
1 year of experience with Algorithm development.
Experience with MATLAB.
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) or radar systems development and/or production program execution.
Experience leading technical teams.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience.
High proficiency in technical problem solving; to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring.
Multi‑disciplined knowledge in areas related to engineering including systems design, hardware, software and firmware design, integration and test.
RF or EW technology background with sensors development and implementation experience.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/
Compensation and Schedule Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 – $203,600.00. The standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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Relocation Assistance Relocation assistance may be available.
Clearance Type Secret
Travel Yes, 10% of the time.
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.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software‑secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Ensuring the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performing functional analysis, timeline analysis, capability simulations, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware, software, firmware, and integration and test specifications. Interfacing with multiple disciplines, including customers, internal executive management, program management, hardware, software, system engineering, procurement, suppliers, and manufacturing. In addition, the applicant must be able to lead, and report progress for requirements documentation, technical risk management, key system performance parameters, and lessons learned.
The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills and will have an excellent track record as an effective communicator and problem solver, who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will have an ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the business areas as required to accomplish the team goals.
This position requires up to 100% on-site work due to security constraints and an ability to pass an enhanced security review.
Role and Responsibilities
Design and development of multifunction RF sensor system architectures and definition of key capabilities and performance requirements.
Create, evolve, and maintain the System Architecture that supports customer requirements, cost, and development schedule, including modularity, scalability, and extensibility.
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Perform RF performance modeling.
Develop thorough definition of system interfaces.
Define the system implementation approach and operational concept.
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Lead / oversee technical work products developed by the larger engineering team, supporting design reviews and integration and test activities as needed.
Support capture activities, including RFI/RFP preparation, customer presentations and demonstrations, and competitor analysis.
Maintain knowledge of current and developing technologies and developing strategies for their insertion into both legacy and next‑generation sensors.
Develop modifications to existing products to meet unique customer needs, and support / lead the development of next‑generation products within a market segment.
Provide presentations to customers and senior management, with tailored material based on the audience.
Apply new technologies as well as common designs and products enabling rapid development, prototyping and affordable solutions.
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
A current / active DoD Secret Clearance.
3 years of experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) or Radar system Design / Development.
3 years of experience with RF systems engineering.
1 year of experience with Algorithm development.
Experience with MATLAB.
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) or radar systems development and/or production program execution.
Experience leading technical teams.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience.
High proficiency in technical problem solving; to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring.
Multi‑disciplined knowledge in areas related to engineering including systems design, hardware, software and firmware design, integration and test.
RF or EW technology background with sensors development and implementation experience.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/
Compensation and Schedule Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 – $203,600.00. The standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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