Northrop Grumman
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (EO/IR Communications)
Northrop Grumman, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Requisition ID: R10163705
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Top Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available:
1
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. 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.
Join
Northrop Grumman – Cincinnati (aka Xetron),
part of the Mission Systems sector, focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe. Our
Northrop Grumman Cincinnati, Ohio
small business culture operates collaboratively within a larger corporation providing the benefits of both. This unique relationship offers employees the ability to know everyone at the site while working on technologies and products that are beyond state-of-the-art.
We are seeking a cleared or clearable
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
for a critical leadership role in our Systems Engineering Group as a key contributor to the successful completion of
Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR)
projects. Professionals who want to solve the challenges that make a difference to our nation’s security.
This position is perfect for a candidate that can manage requirements and lead design efforts to produce new hardware products at the Xetron facility that support National Defense partners. The products produced at this facility support all domains of intelligence and defense battle-spaces including land, sea, air, and space. Many of the problem-sets our customers expect us to solve do not have known solutions, so ingenuity is essential.
Ideal candidates for this position have substantial breadth and depth of knowledge in all aspects of engineering with a focus on producing deployable hardware products. Less experienced candidates that demonstrate high technological aptitude with a willingness and desire to learn are equally qualified for this position. Each of the two classes of candidates must have the ability to independently form innovative solutions to difficult problems and lead teams of highly skilled engineers to execute these solutions.
Typical teams are 5-10 people and require our engineers to have diverse skillsets that apply to the entire lifecycle of a program. This position allows the candidate to have direct contact with our end customers and end operators of our products, which allows for pragmatic and early feedback from the user community during the design process. Preferred technical background includes experience with design improvements, especially in relation to reliability, maintainability, and supportability.
Candidates for this position should have:
Substantial breadth and depth of knowledge in all aspects of engineering with a focus on producing deployable low size weight and power hardware products
System and/or subsystem design leadership and experience directing technical contribution with EO/IR hardware programs
Experience performing analysis of hyperspectral imaging and other advanced remote sensing data as collected from various platforms
Experience developing signal and image processing algorithms for remote sensor data processing and exploitation
The ability to improve image processing techniques and research & develop methods for characterizing targets based upon observable features and derived metrics
Previous direct contact with end customers and end operators of related products
Preferred technical background includes experience with design improvements, requirements management, especially in relation to reliability, maintainability, and supportability.
Examples of programs and products executed at Xetron include:
EO/IR collection systems
Unique waveform communication products
Innovative Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and image processing solutions
Basic Qualifications for Staff Systems Engineer Level:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, or other STEM degree, plus 9 years of progressive experience OR Master of Science degree plus 7 years of progressive experience, OR PhD plus 4 years of progressive experience
Recent design experience and a track record of successful
EO/IR product designs .
US Citizenship is required
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance (NG will sponsor)
Preferred Qualifications:
Current, active Top Secret clearance, or higher
Experience as an IPT lead, functional lead, or leadership in the military
Experience integrating EO/IR sensors, optics, and processing hardware/software into a complete system
Optical/Sensor modeling, simulation, and analysis
Development, integration, and testing of processing algorithms and data analysis
MATLAB knowledge and/or experience
Program/Project Management experience
Demonstrated leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply varied technologies
Ability to perform as liaison to the customer for all engineering efforts
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Northrop Grumman has 401k matching and personal growth opportunities. In addition, we offer a flexible work arrangement and the option of a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule.
Salary Range:
$121,000 - $181,400
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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
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Category:
Engineering
Location:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Top Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available:
1
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. 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.
Join
Northrop Grumman – Cincinnati (aka Xetron),
part of the Mission Systems sector, focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe. Our
Northrop Grumman Cincinnati, Ohio
small business culture operates collaboratively within a larger corporation providing the benefits of both. This unique relationship offers employees the ability to know everyone at the site while working on technologies and products that are beyond state-of-the-art.
We are seeking a cleared or clearable
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
for a critical leadership role in our Systems Engineering Group as a key contributor to the successful completion of
Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR)
projects. Professionals who want to solve the challenges that make a difference to our nation’s security.
This position is perfect for a candidate that can manage requirements and lead design efforts to produce new hardware products at the Xetron facility that support National Defense partners. The products produced at this facility support all domains of intelligence and defense battle-spaces including land, sea, air, and space. Many of the problem-sets our customers expect us to solve do not have known solutions, so ingenuity is essential.
Ideal candidates for this position have substantial breadth and depth of knowledge in all aspects of engineering with a focus on producing deployable hardware products. Less experienced candidates that demonstrate high technological aptitude with a willingness and desire to learn are equally qualified for this position. Each of the two classes of candidates must have the ability to independently form innovative solutions to difficult problems and lead teams of highly skilled engineers to execute these solutions.
Typical teams are 5-10 people and require our engineers to have diverse skillsets that apply to the entire lifecycle of a program. This position allows the candidate to have direct contact with our end customers and end operators of our products, which allows for pragmatic and early feedback from the user community during the design process. Preferred technical background includes experience with design improvements, especially in relation to reliability, maintainability, and supportability.
Candidates for this position should have:
Substantial breadth and depth of knowledge in all aspects of engineering with a focus on producing deployable low size weight and power hardware products
System and/or subsystem design leadership and experience directing technical contribution with EO/IR hardware programs
Experience performing analysis of hyperspectral imaging and other advanced remote sensing data as collected from various platforms
Experience developing signal and image processing algorithms for remote sensor data processing and exploitation
The ability to improve image processing techniques and research & develop methods for characterizing targets based upon observable features and derived metrics
Previous direct contact with end customers and end operators of related products
Preferred technical background includes experience with design improvements, requirements management, especially in relation to reliability, maintainability, and supportability.
Examples of programs and products executed at Xetron include:
EO/IR collection systems
Unique waveform communication products
Innovative Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and image processing solutions
Basic Qualifications for Staff Systems Engineer Level:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, or other STEM degree, plus 9 years of progressive experience OR Master of Science degree plus 7 years of progressive experience, OR PhD plus 4 years of progressive experience
Recent design experience and a track record of successful
EO/IR product designs .
US Citizenship is required
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance (NG will sponsor)
Preferred Qualifications:
Current, active Top Secret clearance, or higher
Experience as an IPT lead, functional lead, or leadership in the military
Experience integrating EO/IR sensors, optics, and processing hardware/software into a complete system
Optical/Sensor modeling, simulation, and analysis
Development, integration, and testing of processing algorithms and data analysis
MATLAB knowledge and/or experience
Program/Project Management experience
Demonstrated leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply varied technologies
Ability to perform as liaison to the customer for all engineering efforts
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Northrop Grumman has 401k matching and personal growth opportunities. In addition, we offer a flexible work arrangement and the option of a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule.
Salary Range:
$121,000 - $181,400
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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
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