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System Engineer

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Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
About The Company

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.

About The Role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer specializing in Radar Electromagnetic Warfare Analysis to join our dynamic team in Huntsville, AL. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical missile defense systems by supporting electromagnetic warfare analysis, modeling, and simulation activities. The successful candidate will work in a classified environment, supporting system survivability and electromagnetic performance evaluations. This position requires a proactive individual with strong analytical skills, technical expertise in radar and electronic warfare, and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. The role involves developing MATLAB-based simulation tools, conducting special studies, and providing technical insights to enhance system resilience against electromagnetic threats.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university, with relevant work experience. Candidates at the Principal Systems Engineer level (Level 3) should have at least 5 years of related experience, while those at the Senior Principal Systems Engineer level (Level 4) should have at least 8 years of experience. Advanced degrees such as a Master’s or PhD are highly regarded and may substitute for some experience. Essential qualifications include experience developing or modifying engineering simulations using MATLAB, familiarity with radar signal processing concepts, and knowledge of electronic attack and protection techniques. Candidates must hold an active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance preferred. Strong analytical skills, experience working in classified environments, and willingness to travel up to 10% are also required. Additional preferred qualifications include modeling radar systems or EW interactions at the I/Q signal level, experience with Simulink, Python, or C/C , and a background in radar system design or EW vulnerability analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct technical studies related to electromagnetic warfare and radar electromagnetic protection for missile defense systems.
  • Develop and utilize MATLAB-based simulations to model radar signal behavior, electronic attack (EA), and electronic protection (EP) techniques.
  • Implement and analyze radar signal models in the time domain at the in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) level.
  • Evaluate RF propagation effects and their impact on radar and electronic warfare performance.
  • Support analysis of electromagnetic threats and system vulnerabilities.
  • Generate technical reports, briefings, and documentation summarizing study results and modeling outcomes.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system-level electromagnetic survivability assessments.
  • Contribute to the improvement and extension of simulation tools used to evaluate radar and EW system performance.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative teams across all experience levels.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth. Employees are eligible for competitive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans. We also provide life and disability insurance, a savings plan with company contributions, and paid holidays along with paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for overtime pay, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses based on individual and company performance. Long-term incentives may also be available for senior leadership positions. Our commitment to employee development extends to ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make employment 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. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can succeed. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit our website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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