Northrop Grumman · 13 hours ago
Systems Engineer - R10221012
Rolling Meadows, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$88K/yr - $131K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking an early career Systems Engineer to join their Space Systems Sector. The role involves providing skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines, contributing to the mission and payload programs that support the warfighter.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Qualification
Required
BS + 2 years of exp; MS + 0 years of exp; with a degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical degree
Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance or pending Final DoD approval at time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
Familiarity with the System Engineering V-Model and prior experience executing the systems engineering workflow
Excellent communication, organization and coordination skills (working with cross-functional teams)
Proficient with MATLAB, C/C++, or similar object-oriented programing languages
Lab integration and test experience
Preferred
Working knowledge of one or more of the following specialty areas related to EOIR/RF systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, and optics
Educational background or experience with digital signal processing and algorithm/data analysis
Fundamental understanding of orbital mechanics, pass-planning, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) and mission planning
Familiarity with STK and MATLAB-STK integration
Familiarity with NG pro
Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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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