Space Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Algorithm Description Document Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE : Top Secret

TRAVEL : Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our Payload Systems Engineering Team as an Algorithm Description Document (ADD) Lead . As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to support efforts on both concept and product development to deliver key solutions to our customers. We cover a wide variety of expertise within the systems engineering domain. This includes mission engineering, requirements, architecture, modeling and simulation, integration and test, and verification and validation.

As the ADD Lead Engineer , you will be responsible for the creation of multiple algorithm description documents ensuring that each detail the algorithm design, logic and implementation. The ADD Lead will ensure that the problems that each algorithm address are well defined, all appropriate steps are well documented, and algorithm is fully designed. The ADD Lead is also expected to ensure that the final document is concise, unambiguous and complete. This role may include, but is not limited to, the following :

Ability to clearly define problem space and lead or assist with the development of technical algorithmic solutions

Analytical problem solver capable of identifying / gathering all applicable requirements

Creation of core logic of algorithms for implementation via Model Based Systems Engineering

Leading optimization analyses of algorithms and highlighting alternative approaches and documenting analysis results

Ensuring that documentation contains all required details and is clear and easy for others to understand

This position can be staffed at a Principal or Sr. Principal level , based on the basic qualifications below. In addition, this position can be based in Linthicum, MD or Rolling Meadows, IL.

The basic qualifications you must have to be considered :

Principal Engineer : Bachelor's degree in STEM curriculum with 5 years relevant experience; 3 years with MS Degree; or PhD with 1 year of experience.

Sr Principal Engineer : Bachelor's degree in STEM curriculum with 8 years relevant experience; 6 years with MS Degree; or PhD with 4 years of experience.

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secre t security clearance a time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval / access.

Systems engineering experience (i.e. requirements, mission engineering, architecture, modeling and simulation, integration and test, verification and validation)

Our preferred qualifications :

Proficient in Cameo

Space experience

Sensor / payload experience

Active TS / SCI

Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer and / or business funding, and holding final clearances (if applicable) prior to start date.

Primary Level Salary Range : $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range : $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and / or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.