Requisition ID: R10001015Category: Research and SciencesLocation: Northridge CA, United States of AmericaCitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimePositions Available: 1At 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 Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is currently seeking a Consulting Engineer Research and Development and Technical Lead for Anti-Radiation Homing (ARH) and other passive radar systems.In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for initiating, designing, developing, executing and implementing scientific research for and technical lead for Anti-Radiation Homing (ARH) and other passive radar systems.
Critically develop, review, implement and test new signal processing and image processing techniques and algorithms.
Develops theories for ARH signal processing algorithms and hardware into potential new products or inventions.
May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications.
May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.Relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement technical solutions to ARH system problemsGrow into position as ARH technical lead / representativeInteract with other ARH experts and senior engineersHelp coordinate issue resolution between various engineering disciplinesAnalyze ARH data, evaluate ARH performance and support ARH flight data analysisIdentify ARH signal processing algorithm and hardware issues as they ariseHelp troubleshoot and diagnose ARH production issues at subsystem and RF processor levelsImprove production ARH subsystem tests and proceduresGrow into signal and image processing algorithm design subject matter expert (SME)Grow into advanced direction-finding techniques subject matter expert (SME)Ability to determine causes of ARH system issues, both software and hardware, as well as provide solutionsIndependently determines and develops technical objectives of assignmentsInnovative problem solvingWorks with minimal directionBasic Qualifications:BS Engineering or Physics degree and at least 20 years’ experience; or an MS Engineering orPhysics degree and at least 18 years’ experience; or PhD in Engineering or Physics and at least 15 years’ experienceExcellent understanding of radar or RF systems and their algorithmsIn-depth understanding and application of radar technical expertiseGood understanding of detector theory and detection algorithmsSkills in programming: Matlab/Python requiredAbility to obtain DoD Secret level security clearancePreferred Qualifications:Radar-related industry experience preferredDoD contractor experience preferredKnowledge of Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and Electronic Protection(EP)/Electronic Warfare(EW) preferredGood understanding of advanced direction-finding techniques preferredGood understanding of Automatic Target Recognition techniques preferredActive secret security clearance preferredSalary Range: 188300 282500Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority.
With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate.
As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.Saferfederalworkforce.Gov/contractors/) we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th.
Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement.
Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
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