I&T Systems / Principal I&T Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Engineering & Sciences organization in Baltimore, MD. This on-site role supports the G/ATOR program family with integration, testing, and lab activities on first shift, with occasional evening/weekend testing for schedule needs.

The candidate will work with RF systems, hardware and software teams, and will contribute to test plan development, data analysis, and troubleshooting across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering with experience; or Master’s with less experience; PhD as applicable.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Ability to support multiple shifts incl. weekends when testing.
• Experience with RF lab test equipment (signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer).

Responsibilities

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and test RF sensor systems.
• Support integration/lab environment development and establishment.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to define test cases and gather data.
• Define and develop test capabilities that exercise hardware/software.
• Support development and maintenance of system integration and test plans.

Skills

RF lab test equipment

Test scripting

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Engineering & Sciences organization is looking for you to join our team as an I&T Systems Engineer OR Principal I&T Systems Engineer supporting Integration and Test efforts in the G/ATOR program family, based out of our portfolio in the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division. This position is an on-site, primarily 1st shift position, and will be located in Baltimore, Maryland. Note that the scope for this role requires supporting outdoor test efforts during multiple shifts; candidates must be flexible to support testing in evenings and on weekends at times when the program schedules require it.

Role Responsibilities

• Integrating, troubleshooting, and testing RF sensor systems
• Supporting integration / lab environment development and establishment
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to understand expected unit level and system level behavior to define test cases, and ensure testing is producing expected data points.
• Define & develop test capabilities that exercise and stress respective software and hardware capabilities.
• Support the development and maintenance of system integration plans and system test plans.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

This requisition may be filled at either a Level 2 or a Principal Level.

Basic Qualifications For a Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, a Master’s degree 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 & Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Ability to support multiple shifts (i.e. 2nd shift, weekends) when test schedule demands it
• Ability to support an indoor / outdoor test environment
• Experience with RF lab test equipment: signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving HW/SW/FW integration problems
• Experience with test scripting, data analysis, and/or signal processing
• Knowledge of RF systems and hardware
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Self-motivated and can take ownership on tasks
• Solid verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate internally
• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD

Basic Qualifications For a Principal Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, 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 & Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Ability to support multiple shifts (i.e. 2nd shift, weekends) when test schedule demands it
• Ability to support an indoor / outdoor test environment
• Experience with RF lab test equipment: signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving HW/SW/FW integration problems
• Experience with test scripting, data analysis, and/or signal processing
• Knowledge of RF systems and hardware
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Self-motivated and can take ownership on tasks
• Solid verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate internally
• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution
• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience and exposure (Software/Digital, Hardware, Electrical, Systems) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally
• Knowledge and experience with ground radars and AESA radar development, design, test
• Master’s degree in STEM or
• Experience supporting USMC and/or USAF customer
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python
• Hands on integration and test experience

This position in contingent upon successful transfer of Secret Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.