Systems Engineer

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of practical experience in System Engineering; 8 years with a Masters degree; 5 years with a PhD
• Proven expertise in defining system and software requirements for an INS/GPS system
• Experience in designing Kalman filters for INS/GPS, including requirements definition and system testing
• Proficient in MATLAB for simulation and evaluating INS/GPS system performance
• Experience in calibrating inertial measurement units (IMU) and modeling sensor errors
• Demonstrated capability to design and assess new system functionalities
• Familiarity with integrating INS/GPS hardware and software within a laboratory setting
• Ability to identify and resolve issues within INS/GPS hardware and software, providing constructive feedback to teams
• Experience with open architecture hardware/software/system solutions
• Track record of collaborating effectively within a development team
• Willingness to work onsite at our Woodland Hills, CA, facility
• Experience in system test development and performance evaluation
• U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain security clearance

Responsibilities:

• Engage in technical planning, system integration, and verification and validation of embedded software systems
• Lead the development, integration, and validation of the advanced M-code Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI-M)
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Engineer, Integration & Test leads, and software development teams to uphold high-quality standards
• Convert customer or product requirements into comprehensive systems solutions while addressing technical, schedule, and budgeting constraints
• Execute functional analysis, timeline assessments, detailed trade studies, and requirements allocation to define hardware and software specifications

Technologies:

• Embedded
• Hardware
• Matlab
• Security

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At Northrop Grumman, we provide remarkable opportunities for our team members to contribute to groundbreaking systems that profoundly impact lives globally, both now and in the future. Our innovative culture encourages intellectual curiosity and diversity, enabling us to challenge the impossible. We are seeking a Staff Systems Engineer for our Engineering & Sciences organization supporting the Advanced Navigation business area, based in Woodland Hills, CA. We offer competitive salaries, relocation assistance, and a variety of benefits, including health and life insurance, vacation time, and bonuses based on individual contributions and company performance. Join us in making history.

last updated 43 week of 2026