Northrop Grumman · 8 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer - State Estimation and Target Tracking
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $163K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading technology company that offers innovative solutions for global security challenges. The Principal Systems Engineer will develop and field target tracking and sensor fusion systems, ensuring performance objectives are met while engaging with customers to balance functional and performance requirements.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
This position is primarily engaged in the development and fielding of target tracking and sensor fusion systems for advanced multi-function RF subsystems
Key features of operation include analyzing, shaping, and relating data from a wide variety of modes, such as: long-range search and track Radar waveforms and electronic surveillance measure returns
Early in the system lifecycle, Principal systems engineers develop parametric representations, visualizations and data driven analysis to support sensor requirements definition and use case validation
Progressing past analysis and design, Northrop Grumman Systems Engineers also support the integration of sensor modes and trackers from digital simulation environments to sensor labs to our on-site fleet of specially modified test aircraft
Throughout this process, our AMS Systems Engineers engage with our customers to balance their functional and performance requirements with other sensor functionality to enable true multi-function operation
Operates as a core individual contributor responsible for the sustained performance and minor adaptation of established algorithms and systems
Execute technical tasks under general supervision, focusing on maintaining existing functionalities and making incremental improvements within clearly defined boundaries
Ensures current systems meet performance objectives by leveraging existing documentation, such as defined Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Utilize foundational skills in MATLAB and C++ for basic analysis and code modifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years of experience or Ph.D. with 1 year 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
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start
Experience with multi-target tracking, adaptive processing, or sensor fusion algorithms
Experience with MATLAB or equivalent programming/analysis languages
Experience with RF signals processing or RF applications
Experience with working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes and effective communication skills
Preferred
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Master's Degree or PhD in a STEM discipline including electives in radar techniques and signal processing
Has been previously approved for special access programs
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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