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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Sr Principal Engineer Systems - R10218425

Rolling Meadows, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $185K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in designing, building, and delivering space, defense, and aviation-related systems. They are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer Systems to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally, focusing on integration and testing within the Systems Engineering process.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Generation of test plans

Test procedures

Test automation

Test reports

Execution of integration test activities in System Integration Labs (SILs) or offsite locations

Qualification

Systems EngineeringAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingMATLABPythonReal-time Signal ProcessingIntegration & Test PlansDOORSClearCase/ClearQuestAgile DevelopmentCommunication SkillsDecision MakingTeamwork

Required

BS degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or related technical degree with 8+ years (or MS and 6+ years, or PhD and 3+ years) related experience

The ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem solving skills and Systems Thinking mindset

Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills

Strong work ethic and the ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment

Preferred

Working knowledge of one of more of the following specialty areas related to EOIR/RF systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, optics, and associated lab equipment

Experience in development and earned value management of cost accounts and schedules as related to Systems Engineering tasks

Experience with real-time signal processing

Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or other scripting languages

Working knowledge of DOORS and ClearCase/ClearQuest

Experience creating integration & test and design verification test plans and procedures

Experience performing system verification and validation

Agile development experience a plus

Ability and willingness to travel

Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI & polygraph is preferred