Senior Principal Systems Engineer

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions.  In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning.  We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.  By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.  At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer, with a focus in Target Tracking , Sensor Fusion, and Algorithm Development to join our Airborne Multifunction Systems (AMS) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) team at our Baltimore/Linthicum, MD campus.

 *This position requires up to 100% on-site  work due security constraints and an ability to pass an enhanced security review.  

What You'll get to Do:

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, 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 with considerable autonomy and latitude, serving as a key technical guide for major system enhancements and modular redesigns.

• Expected to drive significant improvements to existing capabilities—requiring both ingenuity and a deep understanding of complex radar/EW measurements.

• Independently determines approaches to solutions

• Leads troubleshooting efforts during field testing

• Drives collaboration to ensure robust integration with the C++ software team

This position is contingent upon the successful