Principal / Sr. Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector seeks an Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer in Warner Robins, GA, on-site daily. The role requires hands-on testing of EW systems, generating specs, and leading test plans while collaborating in a fast-paced team environment.

A Secret clearance is required to start. Ideal candidates have RF knowledge, experience with Ada and C-type languages, and a background in Agile development.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering; 5 years relevant experience; Master’s 3 years.
• Experience designing, integrating, and/or testing EW systems.
• Experience testing complex software and RF principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on testing of an EW system OFP in development environments and labs.
• Support planning working groups and live test events.
• Generate and update system/sub-system specifications and test plans; analyze results and prepare reports.

Skills

EW systems experience

Agile methods

RF principles

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Ada

C-language

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for an Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer at its Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast‑paced team. This position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on‑site daily.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on testing of an EW system Operational Flight Program (OFP) in development environments and system integration labs.
• Support planning working groups and participate in live test events.
• Generate and update system and sub‑system level specifications, ensure verification traceability, develop test plans, perform analysis of test results and prepare comprehensive reports.

This position may be filled at either Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications

• Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited school with 5 years of relevant experience; Master’s with 3 Years.
• Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited school with 8 years of relevant experience; Master’s with 6 Years; PhD with 4 Years.
• Experience designing, integrating, and/or testing EW systems.
• Experience testing complex software.
• Thorough understanding of RF principles and radar waveforms.
• Experience with deriving system requirements and developing test plans and procedures.
• Starting this role is contingent upon obtaining a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience running RF lab test equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and EW specific analysis tools.
• Software experience in Ada, C‑type languages.
• Knowledgeable in Agile software development methodology.
• Experience leading test efforts and organizing test teams.
• Experience in performing aircraft functional test.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

Benefits

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.

Application Period

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.

EEO Statement

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.