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Principal Avionics Radar Engineer/Sr. Principal Avionics Radar Engineer

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Northrop Grumman

Principal Avionics Radar Engineer/Sr. Principal Avionics Radar Engineer

Melbourne, FL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.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.

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Avionics Radar Engineer/Sr. Principal Avionics Radar Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
This position may be filled by either at the Principal Avionics Radar Engineer level OR at the Sr. Principal Avionics Radar Engineer level based on the qualifications listed.
A successful Avionics Radar Engineer has good leadership skills with a good understanding of Radar System Principles, Signal Processing, and RF Wave Propagation principles. The Avionics Radar Engineer consistently brings up concerns, issues and risk and holds team to a high level of technical rigor.
Key Responsibilities:

Providing engineering support for Radar Performance Analysis which includes analyzing Radar Design, working with key suppliers to develop radar systems, and testing advanced radar systems for various applications

Create aircraft system schematics to support air vehicle wiring diagrams

Support flight test activities and post flight data analysis, and resolution of flight test anomalies

Contribute to the development of proposals and presentations for new business opportunities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new radar technologies to market

Support of the verification of aircraft avionics and Prime Mission Equipment installations and aircraft certification documents such as SSOWs, PDIRs, and SCDs

Radar Requirements development and analysis with the capability to support trade studies

Informal and formal testing of subsystem requirements in lab, with the ability to troubleshoot hardware avionics equipment in a lab environment

Manage suppliers, review, and analyze supplier design data, define functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration, and support test execution

Provide technical support to other departments, including sales and production.

Stay current with the latest industry developments and technologies.

Basic Qualifications:
Principal Avionics Engineer: T03

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of experience OR PhD and 1 year of experience

Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Must be familiar with MATLAB, Python, or other Programming Languages for Radar Modeling & Simulation workscope

RF and Microwave Engineering: Knowledge of RF and microwave components, circuits, and their behavior.

Basic Qualifications:
Sr. Principal Avionics Engineer: T04

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of experience OR PhD and 4 years of experience

Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Must be familiar with MATLAB, Python, or other Programming Languages for Radar Modeling & Simulation workscope

RF and Microwave Engineering: Strong background in the fundamentals of RF and microwave components, circuits, and their behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must have working knowledge of radar principles and have experience with computer simulations, mathematical modeling, and programming

Good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills are also essential

Antenna Design and Optimization: Experience with designing, analyzing, and optimizing antennas for specific radar applications.

Signal Processing: Proficiency in digital signal processing techniques for radar data, including filtering, detection, and tracking

* Must have Supplier Management experience

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00Salary Range 2: $0.00 - $0.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, FL, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10199606
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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