Sr Principal Systems Engineer- EO/IR

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Sr. Principal Electro-Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Engineer at our Rolling Meadows, IL location.  The selected candidate will report to the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Targeting Department.  The SEIT Targeting Department supports various Targeting Operating Unit EO/IR programs including LITENING and IRST. 

The EO/IR Systems Engineer applies core principles of systems engineering in order to deliver innovative, affordable, highly reliable systems solutions that meet customer needs, key performance parameters, and program execution goals.

Responsibilities may include proposal development (technical writing, cost estimation), requirements development, requirements decomposition and derivation, physical and functional system design definition (use case diagrams, block diagrams, activity diagrams, etc.), hardware and software design definition, system integration, verification, qualification, and validation activities, or production / sustainment program engineering support.

What We Can Offer You:Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.   Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional benefits
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Schedule

Qualifications for EO/IR Sr Principal Systems Engineer:Basic Qualifications: 

• BS degree in engineering with a minimum of 9 years’ related experience in an engineering environment OR MS degree in engineering with a minimum of 7 years’ related experience in an engineering environment
• Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills
• Experience in the Systems Engineering process focused on system integration, system verification (e.g. system’s integration laboratory testing), system qualification (e.g. environmental / airworthiness qualification testing) and system validation (e.g. end-user platform testing)
• Experience working on systems development projects that encompass both hardware and software
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a collaborative integrated product team (IPT) environment
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• BS degree in systems engineering or electrical engineering with a minimum of 9 years’ related experience in an engineering environment OR MS degree in systems engineering or electrical engineering with a minimum of 9 years’ related experience in an engineering environment
• Experience in all aspects of the Systems Engineering process including proposal development, system design, system integration, system verification (e.g. system’s integration laboratory testing), system qualification (e.g. environmental / airworthiness qualification testing) and system validation (e.g. end-user platform testing), and production / sustainment support
• Experience working on systems development projects within the defense industry that encompass both hardware and software
• Experience working on EO/IR, laser, or related complex electronic systems development projects
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Salary Range: $123,800 USD - $185,800 USD

Employees 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. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.