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Staff Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

On-site
Linthicum, MD
Full-time
Staff
7+ yrs
$163k–$245kPosted 2mo ago

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Job description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Linthicum, MD role ($163k–$245k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.

Space RADAR Tasking Model - Staff Engineer Systems

Location: United States-Maryland-Linthicum

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 is a strategic partner specializing in delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions for classified and unclassified missions in space. As part of Eastern Region Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (ER-SEIT), you will have the opportunity to experience the entire space design lifecycle. We do it all here, on-site, from sensors to payloads to full up spacecraft, supporting Class A to Class D missions. All the way from early mission and concept design to on-orbit operational support. 

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a MATLAB software developer to support the RADAR Tasking Model (RTM) for our development, production, and operational Space RADAR Payload programs.

RTM is a suite of software designed to identify opportunities for requested on-orbit payload tasking and to generate the required commanding inputs to command the Space Radar Payload.

As a member of the RTM team, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of RTM software in Object Oriented MATLAB.

This position is on-site in a classified program area in Linthicum, Maryland.

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS in STEM with 12 years relevant experience or 10 years with MS or 7 years with PhD

  • Operational Radar knowledge and experience is required

  • Proficient in MATLAB programming for modeling

  • Object Oriented programming experience, ideally with MATLAB, but C++ and/or Java is acceptable

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

Our Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

  • Experience with operational Space Sensor Payloads

  • Experience with RADAR modeling in MATLAB

  • BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Math

  • Active SCI access/approval

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Primary Level Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Staff Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

The estimated salary range for Staff Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $163,000 - $245,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Staff Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

The required skills for Staff Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Matlab, C++, Java, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket.

What is the seniority level for Staff Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

Staff Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Staff level position.

How do I apply for Staff Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

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