Principal Systems Engineer​/Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Integration and Test - R10210369

Position: Principal Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Integration and Test - R10210369

Overview

Principal Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Integration and Test - R at Northrop Grumman.

Location:

Linthicum, MD. On-site position. This requisition may be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Systems Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments.
• Synthesize internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements.
• Participate in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews and conduct audits of I&T program facilities.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities that may include environmental, reliability and occasionally flight testing.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of the test program.
• Analyze test results and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Use modeling and simulation tools to expedite testing of individual units before all system components are available and for troubleshooting and repair of failed units.

Basic Qualifications – Principal Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 0 years 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 required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an Active DoD secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
• 3 years of experience with lab test equipment (e.g., function generator, oscilloscope, multimeter, network analyzer, etc.).
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware/software integration problems.
• 3 years of experience with RF, Radar Systems, EW, EOIR.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Experience with embedded systems design and implementation.

Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields; additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an Active DoD secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
• 3 years of experience with lab test equipment (e.g., function generator, oscilloscope, multimeter, network analyzer, etc.).
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware/software integration problems.
• 3 years of experience with RF, Radar Systems, EW, EOIR.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Experience with embedded systems design and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
• Experience on a Special Access Program (SAP).
• Experience with CAM/EVMS, proposals and basis of estimate creation.
• Experience testing software written in C, C++.
• Experience developing Python scripts to automate processes.
• Experience coding in MATLAB for capability characterization.
• Knowledge of Agile principles, tools and implementation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Additional information

Link to Benefits: https://tot

The position offers a 9/80 standard work schedule (nine-hour days Monday through Thursday with every other Friday off).

Salary ranges:
Primary: $ - $;
Secondary: $ - $. Offers depend on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be available where applicable. Long Term Incentives may apply for VP/Director levels.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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