Principal Systems Engineer - Passive Sensing
Quick Summary
While the family of EOIR programs has a growing set of efforts on both the passive and active sides, this role will focus on system architecture and definition for passive systems.
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience or Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics,
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Support architecture definitions and trade studies for IRAD, CRAD, and execution programs
- →Design, develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel EOIR sensors
- →Build and maintain physics-based sensor models
- →Develop and quantify performance metrics for system performance
- →Understand data quality and artifact impacts
- →Represent system performance in functional and analytical models
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.
Requirements
~3 min read- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience or Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- U.S Citizenship is required
- A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
- Experience with EOIR sensors in a team environment
- Experience in technical computing languages, e.g. Python or Matlab
- Advanced degree in STEM
- Additional experience in EOIR sensors and systems
- Prior radiometry or remote sensing experience
- Experience supporting/defining technical proposals
- Current Top Secret clearance, SAP access(es), and/or SCI access
- Strong communication skills, both for internal and external audiences
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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 and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 1, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 8, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 3
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 9, 2026
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