Senior Systems Engineer – EW Analyst - R10217381

Senior Staff Systems Engineer – EW Analyst

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Location:

Linthicum, MD (100% on‑site)

Reports to:

Senior Staff Systems Engineer – EW Analyst

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance type:
Secret. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, we develop revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. We seek individuals with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future. Our Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors (MLSS) organization pushes innovation and advances across multiple scientific domains. In this role you will support integration and verification of the most advanced EW system ever deployed on a Naval platform.

• Lead initiatives with system test subject matter experts to ensure alignment of test objectives and plans with strategic data collection needs, verifying overall system capability.
• Drive the technical direction and execution of complex data analysis projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.
• Provide expert guidance on advanced data analysis methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance project effectiveness and outcomes.
• Manage cross‑functional teams to explore test data, facilitating the identification of actionable insights that promote innovation and operational excellence.
• Present comprehensive analysis results to senior leadership and clients, highlighting the impact of technical initiatives on system capability, stability, performance and usability.
• Oversee the development of proposals and program plans, ensuring that key enterprise analysis activities are effectively integrated into project budgets and timelines.
• Direct the design and development of advanced data analysis tools that transform raw data into strategic insights, enhancing system design and expediting analysis processes.
• Champion engineering rigor within the MEIW OU by establishing and enforcing enterprise analysis data processes, standards and best practices.
• Plan, schedule and manage Integration and Test (I&T) activities to ensure efficient data collection aligned with project objectives.
• Strategically guide program and technical leadership to anticipate and address immediate and long‑term analysis needs, driving the implementation of solutions that align with budget and scheduling constraints.
• Foster the growth of future technical leaders through tailored mentorship programs and collaborative learning opportunities.

This position is contingent upon contract award and successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, master’s degree with 12 years, or Ph.D. with 10 years in STEM or related fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current/active DoD Secret Clearance.
• 7 years of experience modeling, integrating, and testing EW systems across the entire EW kill chain.
• 4 years of experience developing and utilizing tools for RF data analysis at the I/Q level.
• 4 years of experience with Digital Signal Processing and algorithm development.
• 4 years of proficiency in MATLAB.
• 4 years of troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of RF issues, including interference mitigation, clutter analysis, loop gain, scheduling, and resource management.
• 4 years of project planning experience (Basis of Estimate, proposal generation, resource estimation and allocation).
• 2 years of experience leading small teams to complete complex technical tasks on time.

• Advanced degrees in STEM relevant areas.
• Current/active DoD Top Secret or higher clearance.
• Experience writing, coordinating, executing, and leading tests that assess performance of complex RF systems.
• Experience in system baselining.
• Experience operating and scripting test bench equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, programmable network analyzers) for over 3 years.
• Python and/or C++ programming experience.
• Experience with mission‑level radar and EW analysis.

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, a 9/80 work schedule where available, and more.

Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100 – $276,100 per year. Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and Long‑Term Incentives may apply.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make 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, visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Information Technology. Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing.