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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $87,600.0 - $131,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Nvidia CUDA, Firmware, IBM Rational Clearquest, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, OpenCL, Radio-Frequency Identification, Rhapsody, Signal Processing, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration, UML, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Scripting, Test Scripts, Virtual Environment, SC Clearance, Integration Tests
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/AE6A00040A96444B8BF1FAB0F8E57B5C/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 2 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree and/or PhD in a STEM field with 0 years of related experience.
 * Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving skills and systems thinking mindset
 * Knowledge of and experience in model-based systems engineering concepts such as SysML and tools such as Cameo and Rhapsody
 * Knowledge of and experience in MATLAB, C, C++, CUDA, VHDL, OpenCL, SysML, Python, or other scripting languages
 * Experience with virtual environments, operational analysis or mission modeling (AFSIM, STK, BRAWLER, ATCOM, ONESAF)
 * Ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment
 * US Citizenship required
 * Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications for Systems Engineer:

 * Experience with real-time signal processing in both firmware and software
 * Agile development experience
 * Experience in Electronic Warfare
 * Experience in an abstract modeling environment (Rhapsody, Cameo, UML etc) for complex electronic systems evaluation
 * Experience performing system verification and validation
 * Working knowledge of EOIR systems, optics, RF systems, algorithms, detection or tracking
 * Proficiency in MATLAB, C, C++, CUDA, VHDL, OpenCL, SysML, Python, or other scripting languages
 * Working knowledge of DOORS and ClearCase/ClearQuest
 * Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic systems evaluation
 * Experience in development and earned value management of cost accounts and schedules as related to Systems Engineering tasks

## Description

In the Mission Modeling department, you will develop, integrate, test and analyze complex virtual representations of systems and environments. Responsibilities may include development of simulation code and scripts, design of system models, documentation of model assumptions and performance, test automation, test reports, and execution of integration test activities in virtual environments and/or System Integration Labs (SILs) or offsite locations. You will also perform mission level operational analysis utilizing System of Systems modeling and agent-based simulation. You'll be able to apply your knowledge and experience in EOIR systems, optics, RF systems, algorithms, detection and tracking.


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