Principal Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals at our Melbourne, FL campus. The Melbourne FL team primarily supports UAV systems such as the Global Hawk and NATO AGS. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization is chartered by providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. This position will be in Melbourne, FL, and is a full-time on-site role. What You’ll Get To Do : We are an established signal processing and data analysis organization providing solutions to challenging Moving Target Indication (MTI), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and other embedded software challenges. Our Systems Engineers are responsible for the development of sensor system modes and advanced signal- and data-processing algorithms, from mathematical/analytical derivation through testing and verification using simulated and real sensor data. Included are topics such as mode design and statistical analysis of system performance. • Conduct performance analysis of flight data from multiple radar platforms. • Develop and maintain analysis tools using languages such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, and C++. • Utilize collaboration and configuration tools including SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and IBM ClearCase/ClearQuest. • Perform SAR imagery analysis to assess and improve system performance. • Prepare design documentation; report progress; and deliver presentations to management, colleagues, and customers. • Support the Responsible Engineer in reporting of status and tasking to IPT Leads, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and other management. • Develop analysis approaches for a variety of scenarios, working both independently and in collaboration with team members. This position is contingent on contract award and the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, a master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree. • U.S Citizenship is required. • A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance. • Proficiency in engineering programming languages (e.g., C/C++) with familiarity in MATLAB, LabVIEW, and/or Python. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Familiarity with version control tool