Systems Engineer - (Radar Electromagnetic Warfare Analyst) - Level 3 or 4

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Engineer (Radar Electromagnetic Warfare Analyst) – Level 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Huntsville, AL. Position Overview: The Systems Engineering and Integration Team is seeking a Radar Electromagnetic Warfare Analyst – Level 3 or 4. The Radar Electromagnetic Warfare Analyst will support analysis and modeling activities focused on electromagnetic warfare applications for missile defense systems. The role includes conducting special studies, analyzing radar electromagnetic protection techniques, and contributing to the development and use of MATLAB-based simulation tools that model radar and electronic warfare interactions at the in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) signal level. This position operates in a classified environment and supports engineering analysis used to evaluate system survivability and electromagnetic performance. This position is located full-time on-site at the Boeing Jetplex facility in Huntsville, AL. There is no opportunity for remote work with this position. Key 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, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels. Basic Qualifications (BQs): This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Systems Engineer – Level 3 or a Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Level 4. Basic Qualifications: Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer – Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD. Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Level 4: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD. Experience developing or modifying engineering simulations using MATLAB. Familiarity with radar signal processing concepts, including time-domain signal representations. Knowledge of electronic attack (EA) and electronic protection (EP) techniques. Understanding of RF propagation effects and their influence on radar performance. Ability to work effectively in a classified on-site environment. Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs. Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance (or higher) at the time of application, which is required to start. Preferred Qualifications: Experience modeling radar systems or EW interactions at the I/Q signal level. Experience with Simulink, Python, or C/C++ for engineering analysis or modeling. Background in radar system design, radar signal processing, or EW vulnerability analysis. Familiarity with RF link analysis, radar equation analysis, or signal propagation modeling. Experience supporting missile defense or other defense system programs. Strong technical writing and briefing skills?? Current active in-scope DoD issued Top Secret clearance Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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