Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Systems

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’s Space Systems Sector  is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology.  Our team is chartered with 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. Come be a part of our mission. Northrop Grumman Space Systems  is seeking a  Principal  or  Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Radar Architect  to join a ground-based radar program. This position is based in  Colorado Springs, CO  near Colorado Springs airport. This role is an in-person role and may require some shift support during events. The selected engineer will perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team on key efforts to develop novel and innovative solutions to advanced technical problems. The successful engineer will contribute to the overall development of Radar Performance Algorithms, including System Concept of Operations (CONOPs) Development, System Mission and Mode Development, Kinematic Trajectory Threat Analysis, Modeling and Simulation of Mission Scenarios, Technology Trade Studies, Requirements Development and Derivation for Radar System Operational Performance, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, and work with cross-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Essential Functions:    Support development and integration of radar subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives  Requirements development, analysis, maturation and implementation, translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications  Performing functional and performance analyses of Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs) and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) Maintaining and balancing budgets of key radar performance metrics (losses, accuracy, sensitivity) Development of mathematical algorithms for mode/sensor implementation  Supporting development of software to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulations of sensors and other platforms Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance, through the Systems Engineering “V”. Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments.  Guiding the team through development/implementation activities Basic Qualifications Principal Systems Engineer:  5 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:  8 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD Must have an active  U.S.