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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Operations Analysis Systems Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $171,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), Unix, Computer Programming, Linux, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, SAP (Applications), Signal Processing, Data Processing - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e91394b337bb22cf ## About the Role Do you have experience in UNIX?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline. * Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience * Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs., * Familiarity in various aspects of advanced air and space assets and associated technologies to include: + Low Observables + Electronic Warfare + Radar Modeling/Analysis + RF/IR/EO/Acoustic Modeling/Analysis + Survivability Analysis + Countermeasures + Operations + Sensor Payloads + Ground Station * Ability to work both independent and in a team in a fast-paced environment, and brief technical approach and status to senior management * Familiarity with Linux and/or Unix-based development. * Knowledge of domain-specific radar principles, including signal processing, target acquisition, target tracking, resource management, discrimination, and battle manager interfaces. * Experience related to with air vehicle sensors (RF, EO/IR, radar, ESM, SAR, etc.), data processing/fusion, data links, navigation, or vehicle control * Experience in MATLAB, Python, C#, or C/C++ or other advanced programming languages * Familiarity in USAF modeling and simulations tools such as AFSIM, Suppressor, ESAMS, STK or other engagement or mission level models ## Description * Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to support program development, execution, and related research and development projects. * Support lead in developing or assessing new requirements and evaluate advanced air vehicle concepts and technologies * Support mission engineering activities to ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements; develop mission relevant scenarios; assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in the threat environment. * Communicate across the engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate capabilities We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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