(On-Call/Casual) Sr. Principal Maritime Test Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Sr. Principal Maritime Test Engineer for our Stevensville, MD on-site field-site.

The role supports Annapolis-based teams with development testing aboard ships, including data recording, telemetry, and vessel modifications within open-water environments. The candidate will lead pre-test planning, safety assessments, and deck operations, working year-round at sea with diverse maritime platforms and test equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 8+ years experience; Masters with 6+ years also considered
• Experience in Commercial/DOW Maritime environments
• Background in Sonar, Radar, Navigation, Deck Operations, and/or System Test & Evaluation
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, unassisted
• Willingness to work year-round on open water aboard ship
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain program-specific clearances

Responsibilities

• Conduct development test activities aboard ship in the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay, and North Atlantic.
• Lead pre-test planning, safety assessments, cost and logistics.
• Oversee deck operations, rigging and critical lifts.
• Manage all engineering activities for vessel modifications and testing equipment.
• Work with data recording, telemetry and maritime instrumentation.

Skills

Maritime testing

System Test & Evaluation

Sonar knowledge

Radar knowledge

Deck operations

Telemetry/data recording

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Test equipment knowledge

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE & CLEARANCE

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a (On-Call/Casual) Sr. Principal Maritime Test Engineer in support of our Stevensville, MD Field-site location for our Annapolis, MD based team. This position will be an On-Call/Casual Technical Position. The salary range is based on a full-time schedule and will be prorated to the extent the schedule is reduced.

What You'll get to Do:

• Conduct development test activities aboard ship in the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay, and North Atlantic.
• Responsible for activities leading up to mission events: Pre-test planning, safety operations assessments, cost and logistics.
• Responsible for leading deck operations, to include, rigging and critical lift.
• Responsible for all engineering activities for vessel modifications, installations of units under test on ships and boats, including mechanical, electrical and cooling requirements.
• Work on data recording, telemetry and commercial maritime systems instrumentation.
• In addition, you will get to work in the following environment(s): Open water test environment with test participants including onshore test sites, other maritime assets, real time operations with NG test aircraft, ROV/UUV, towed arrays and littoral targets. Within Northrop Grumman, USCG and DOW requirements. Aboard vessels up to 100 tons or greater. Other maritime duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8 years of relevant experience; Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in Commercial/DOW Maritime.
• Proven background in Sonar, Radar, Navigation, Deck Operations, and/or System Test and Evaluation.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, unassisted.
• Willingness to work, year round, on open water aboard ship.
• U.S. citizenship required and must have the ability to obtain/maintain program specific clearances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI W/Poly USCG License of 100 Ton or grater
• Knowledge of ROV/ UUV operation and implementation
• Experience Aircraft radar operation and theory
• Detailed experience Electrical design and troubleshooting
• Detailed knowledge with test evolution planning and execution
• Background with Military test and operations
• Certifications or equivalent experience with Gas/Diesel powerplants (inboard and Outboard), Electrical and Hydraulic systems

Salary Range:

Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.