Requisition ID: R10180342- Category: Technical Support
- Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Top Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 25 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Multi-Source Data Analyst to join our Maritime Targeting Cell deployable team at our Aurora, CO campus to fill a role on the MTC analytical and mission support program. This role requires proficient expertise in Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) analytics, Communications Intelligence Externals (COMEXT) analytics along with the ability to understand and fuse multiple data sources into a cohesive product. A thorough understanding of National, Tactical and Commercial Radio Frequency data processing and analysis is required. Prospects must be able to work within the constraints of restricted access programs and missions. We offer the opportunity to join a team to solve problems in the field and drive new solutions into next generation data processing systems and supporting multiple DoD entities.
Qualified candidates will apply strong analytical skills and understanding in the areas of signal processing, RADAR performance characteristics, and RF capabilities working with various systems, hardware, and software teams. We encourage our engineers to be innovative with solving problems and identifying improvements.
*This position requires up to 100 on-site work due security constraints and an ability to pass an enhanced security review. In addition, multiple days of work related travel are required to support USN/USMC exercises in worldwide locations.
Roles & Responsibilities: This position is primarily engaged in the analyzing multi-Int data sources to facilitate the development and fielding of advanced signal processing algorithms and system performance models within the RF space. Key features of operation include analyzing signal processing algorithms that support a wide variety of RADAR and Communication modes, such as long-range search and track Radar waveforms and electronic surveillance measure returns. A strong technical understanding of ELINT and COMEXT data is required
Northrop Grumman analysts also support the assessment and integration of multiple disparate data sources (Imagery, PROFORMA, MASINT) required to support United States Naval activities required for military operations. Throughout this process, our analyst will engage with our customers to balance their functional and performance requirements to enable true multi-source and multi-function operations.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and 10 years of relevant experience; 8 years with a Master’s; 6 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application
- Technical experience with analyzing and modifying Radar/RF signal processing algorithms
- Proficient with analyzing RF activity in M2Extra, MATLAB, CBET, STE, IANA, GALE or equivalent signals analysis and processing systems
- Working knowledge of RF processing principles and processes; and effective communication skills
- Ability to obtain approval for Special Access Programs prior to starting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree or PhD in a STEM discipline including electives in radar techniques and signal processing
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, senior leadership, and other engineering disciplines
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
- Team leadership experience with development and/or production program execution
- High level experience and proficiency in data analysis, signal processing and understanding of RF applications
- Proficiency with optimal estimation algorithms TDOA/FDOA digital signal formation, or adaptive processing
- Experience analyzing, integrating and testing of modes/algorithms on RADAR, SIGINT, or EW systems
- Prior approval for special access programs
Salary Range: $124,900 - $187,300
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.
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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
