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Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago

Principal/Sr. Principal Algorithm and Modeling Engineer - R10212290

Rolling Meadows, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $158K/yr

4+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is seeking capable, talented, and motivated team-contributors at their Rolling Meadows site. The role involves designing, integrating, and testing algorithm solutions, as well as developing and validating complex models and simulations to support advanced sensing technologies.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designing, integrating, and testing algorithm solutions

Developing and validating complex models and simulations

Software development of in-house system models and algorithms

Execution of these models to characterize and analyze system performance

Collaborate with a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists to support various contracts and internal research and development efforts

Qualification

Algorithm developmentModelingSimulationMATLABPythonSystems engineeringAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingTechnical writingC/C++Agile methodologyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

BS degree in STEM field with 5+ years related experience, MS degree in STEM field with 3+ years of related experience, or PhD in STEM field with 1+ years of related experience

Experience as a Systems Engineer learning and applying some of the skills mentioned above for Modeling & Simulation

Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and a Systems thinking mindset

Written and verbal communication skills, capable of creating and delivering briefings and status reports

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an integrated product team (IPT) across multiple functional disciplines

Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++

Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start

BS degree in STEM field with 8+ years related experience, MS degree in STEM field with 6+ years of related experience, or PhD in STEM field with 4+ years of related experience

Experience as a Systems Engineer learning and applying some of the skills mentioned above for Modeling & Simulation

Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and a Systems thinking mindset

Written and verbal communication skills, capable of creating and delivering briefings and status reports

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an integrated product team (IPT) across multiple functional disciplines

Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++

Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start

Preferred

Working knowledge of one or more of the following specialty areas of Targeting and EOIR/RF systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, optics, detection and tracking

Proficiency in additional coding languages, such as CUDA, SysML, VHDL, OpenCL, or other scripting languages

Experience in qualitative assessment and analysis of complex algorithms

Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology

Experience working as part of an Agile team, familiarity with Jira is a plus

Self-starter who is detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to prioritize and complete tasks within a dynamic environment

Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance