About this opportunity
Northrop Grumman lists this Space Sr. Principal Engineer Systems opportunity in rolling meadows, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Overview
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.
Key Details
Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Top Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
Position Title
Sr Principal Systems Engineer (level 4)
Location
Rolling Meadows, IL.
Systems Design Tasking
SEIT Lead & Cost Account Management
Creating and refining Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)
Generation and update of specifications in DOORS, including requirements traceability and DXL script development
Capability assessments to predict requirement compliance
Functional algorithm development
Risk assessment and burn down of mitigation steps
Generating and reporting system Technical Performance Measures
Presenting analysis that shapes the system design and obtaining end‑customer buy‑in
Interface development and documentation
Modeling & Simulation Tasking
Software development of physics‑based in‑house models and algorithms
Perform analysis and trades of product line architectures using analytical models and mission level simulations
Functional algorithm development
Authoring technical documentation such as white papers, proposal technical volumes, program milestone briefings (i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR,...)
Presenting technical analysis to multiple stakeholders
Creating and refining Model Based Systems Engineering Products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)
Integration & Test Tasking
SEIT Lead & Cost Account Management
Systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, optics, and associated lab equipment
Full life cycle experience developing, integrating, and deploying space systems
Experience with real‑time signal processing
Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or other scripting languages
Working knowledge of Robot Framework, or other test automation frameworks
Working knowledge of DOORS and ClearCase/ClearQuest
Experience creating and executing integration & test and design verification test plans and procedures
Experience performing system verification and validation
Agile development experience a plus
Supporting Systems Integration Labs (SIL) testing
Ability and willingness to travel
Basic Qualifications
Sr Principal Systems Engineer: BS + 8 years of experience; MS + 6 years of experience; PhD + 3 years of experience
BS and/or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related technical degree.
Educational background or experience with signal processing and algorithm development
Proficient with MATLAB or Python object‑oriented programming languages
U.S. citizen with ability to obtain U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrate history of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross‑functional teams).
Knowledge of the space domain (e.g. orbital mechanics, remote sensing, etc.)
Strong RF domain background (link budget, waveform modulation schemes, transceiver technologies, antennas)
Integration and test experience; familiarity with signal generators and spectral analyzers
Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred
Salary and Benefits
Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, Long Term Incentives.
Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Worksite address
rolling meadows, IL, 60008, US
Who can apply
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