Principal/ Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
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.The Engineering & Sciences organization supporting the Advanced Navigation business area at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Staff Systems Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA.
The Principal /Senior Principal Systems Engineer plays an important role in technical planning, system integration, and the verification and validation of embedded software systems. Their primary responsibility is development, integration, and verification of the state-of-the-art M-code capable Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI-M). The Principal/ Senior Principal Systems Engineer collaborates closely with the engineering team, integration & test teams, and software development teams to maintain high standards and deliver reliable solutions. The Principal/ Senior Principal Engineer ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The Principal/ Senior Principal Systems Engineer performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
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This position can be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Basic Qualifications Principal Systems Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of hands-on System Engineering experience; 3 years of experience with Masters; 0 Years with a PhD
Demonstrated capability to define system and software requirements for an INS/GPS system
Experience in INS/GPS Kalman filter design, requirements definition, and system testing
Demonstrated use of MATLAB for simulation and INS/GPS system performance evaluation
Experience with IMU calibration and sensor error models
Proven ability to design and test of new system capabilities to add new features
Experience integrating INS/GPS hardware and software in a lab environment
Ability to troubleshoot and debug INS/GPS hardware and software issues and provide feedback to hardware/software team
Experience with open hardware/software/system architecture solutions
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative development environment
Willingness and ability to work on site at our Woodland Hills, CA facility
Experience in the development and performance of system tests
US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain security clearance
Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Systems Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of hands-on System Engineering experience; 5 years of experience with Masters; 3 Years with a PhD
Demonstrated capability to define system and software requirements for an INS/GPS system
Experience in INS/GPS Kalman filter design, requirements definition, and system testing
Demonstrated use of MATLAB for simulation and INS/GPS system performance evaluation
Experience with IMU calibration and sensor error models
Proven ability to design and test of new system capabilities to add new features
Experience integrating INS/GPS hardware and software in a lab environment
Ability to troubleshoot and debug INS/GPS hardware and software issues and provide feedback to hardware/software team
Experience with open hardware/software/system architecture solutions
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative development environment
Willingness and ability to work on site at our Woodland Hills, CA facility
Experience in the development and performance of system tests
US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using DOORS for system and software requirements management
Experience developing, verifying, certifying, and releasing mission and safety-critical software systems that comply with RTCA DO-178B/ C or similar guidelines.
* Hands-on experience with one or more communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 or RS-422
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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.
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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