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# Senior Principal Systems Engineer - State Estimation and Target

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,800.0 - $203,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, MATLAB, SAP (Applications), Sensor Fusion, Signal Processing, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9021221/senior-principal-systems-engineer-state-estimation-and-target

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 year 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) prior to start
 * Experience with multi-target tracking, adaptive processing, or sensor fusion algorithms
 * Experience with MATLAB or equivalent programming/analysis languages
 * Experience with RF signals processing or RF applications
 * Experience with working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes and effective communication skills., * A current/active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance



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