Northrop Grumman
Sr. Principal Radar Engineer - R10214383
Northrop Grumman, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935
Sr. Principal Radar Engineer - R10214383
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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.
Responsibilities
Support development and integration of radar subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives
Requirements development, analysis, maturation and implementation translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Perform performance and functional analyses
Conduct detailed trade studies
Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and track to closure
Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders
Develop and maintain supplier documentation, performance‑based specifications, and statements of work
Technical management of program strategic partners and suppliers, including development, acquisition, acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support
Identify, plan and execute informal and formal testing of subsystem requirements in lab, troubleshoot hardware in the lab
Perform aircraft ground and flight test on subsystems to validate and verify subsystem requirements and sell‑off
Basic Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a 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.
Ability to transfer and maintain a final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any required program access(es) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum (VHF through Ka bands)
Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing RF equipment for airborne platforms.
Knowledge of systems engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow‑down, specification derivation and interface control documentation
Experience engaging directly with internal and external technical and programmatic representatives
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a close team environment
Demonstrated problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing EW or Radar subsystems for airborne platforms.
Experience with RF antenna and component design and performance analysis
Experience in model‑based systems engineering using Cameo or similar SysML tools
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
Experience building supplier evaluation criteria and conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection
Ability to review documents from the supplier’s development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design review
AS-FA3 Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 – $178,000.00
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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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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.
Responsibilities
Support development and integration of radar subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives
Requirements development, analysis, maturation and implementation translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Perform performance and functional analyses
Conduct detailed trade studies
Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and track to closure
Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders
Develop and maintain supplier documentation, performance‑based specifications, and statements of work
Technical management of program strategic partners and suppliers, including development, acquisition, acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support
Identify, plan and execute informal and formal testing of subsystem requirements in lab, troubleshoot hardware in the lab
Perform aircraft ground and flight test on subsystems to validate and verify subsystem requirements and sell‑off
Basic Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a 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.
Ability to transfer and maintain a final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any required program access(es) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum (VHF through Ka bands)
Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing RF equipment for airborne platforms.
Knowledge of systems engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow‑down, specification derivation and interface control documentation
Experience engaging directly with internal and external technical and programmatic representatives
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a close team environment
Demonstrated problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing EW or Radar subsystems for airborne platforms.
Experience with RF antenna and component design and performance analysis
Experience in model‑based systems engineering using Cameo or similar SysML tools
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
Experience building supplier evaluation criteria and conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection
Ability to review documents from the supplier’s development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design review
AS-FA3 Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 – $178,000.00
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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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