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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Systems Design Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $169,000.0 - $253,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Design of User Interfaces, IBM Rational Software, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Hfss, SC Clearance, Software Defined Radio, Ansys - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3367877808&tx=DT11505UTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a STEM field with 12 years of related experience; OR MS degree in STEM field with 10 years of related experience; OR PhD in STEM field with 8 years of related experience * Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills * Experience working as part of an Agile team and maintaining awareness of cost and schedule constraints * Experience decomposing requirements for DoD-based platforms or systems * Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations * Working knowledge of DOORS and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools such as Cameo or similar tools (i.e. descriptive modeling, SysML, etc.) * Candidate must be a US Citizen * Clearance : Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance as necessary Preferred Qualifications: * Working knowledge from one or more of the following specialty areas: EOIR systems, sensors, optics, RFEW systems, antenna design, direction finding, geolocation, threat analysis * Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Python * Demonstrated proficiency managing interfaces for complex systems (e.g. authoring or updating Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Design Documents (IDDs)) * Proficiency with RF-CAD suites such as ANSYS HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, or Keysight ADS * Advanced knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) techniques, Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms, and FPGA-based RF prototyping * Demonstrated expertise in SysML modeling and MBSE tools (e.g., IBM Rational DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Cameo). Ability to develop and maintain system models, traceability matrices, and verification cross-reference artifacts * Hands-on experience applying AI/ML to RF classification, spectrum analysis, or adaptive beamforming * Experience supporting DoD programs during EMD and/or LRIP phases * Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass both hardware, software, and firmware * Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance ## Description Systems Design Engineers coordinate across disciplines to ensure the system requirements and design are properly and thoroughly defined and captured. Tasking can include working with subject matter experts to decompose requirements, supporting trade studies of technical challenges, and guiding system design decision-making. 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