Principal / Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer (CONUS)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 94,200 - 176,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer for a long-term CONUS role. Travel extensively to Wallops Island, VA and Baltimore, MD is required, with shifts and on-site support across a demanding test and integration regime.

The role covers hands-on integration, testing, and field operations, with frequent customer interaction and the potential for various engineering responsibilities in support of SEWIP Block 3 upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Basic radar and/or electronic warfare (EW) knowledge
• Experience operating a radar and/or EW system
• Willing to travel 100% to Wallops Island, VA and Baltimore, MD
• US Citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance are required

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support with varying work hours ranging between 8- to 12-hour shifts
• Deliver support five days per week
• Willing to travel to Wallops Island, VA (around 10 months/year) and Baltimore, MD (around 2 months/year)
• Serve as the Northrop Grumman primary technical point of contact (TPOC) on-site
• Act as the liaison between customer site activities and program
• Hands‑on integration, testing, and system operations
• Troubleshoot and communicate technical findings and observations
• Execute test procedures
• Maintain inventory records
• Generate daily status, weekly summary, and monthly progress reports

Skills

Radar knowledge

EW knowledge

RF test equipment

Customer liaison

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree

Tools

RF test equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 100% 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 Principal or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer (CONUS) for a long term position traveling to Wallops Island, VA and Baltimore, MD - up to 100% travel (Around 90% at Wallops Island and 10% Baltimore). While this CONUS (Continental U.S.) position reports to the Baltimore Field Engineering office, the candidate can be based anywhere in the USA, with no relocation required. However, it requires extensive travel to Wallops Island, VA in support of our DoD customer, in addition to Baltimore, MD. A US home of record is required. **Compensation is commensurate with travel through appropriate allowances.**

What You’ll get to Do:

Join our Field Engineering Integration & Test team supporting the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3-an upgrade to the legacy AN/SLQ‑32 system that provides game‑changing, non‑kinetic electronic‑attack capability for the U.S. fleet. This electronic‑attack system delivers a soft‑kill magazine to defeat inbound threats. The role involves system integration and test, installation and checkout, operational maintenance, test‑equipment expertise, software testing, in‑field modifications, troubleshooting, repair, and field‑logistics support. Team members will staff a long‑term position supporting our customer at Wallops Island, VA so must be flexible for shift work and willing to travel.

Expectations/ Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site support with varying work hours ranging between 8- to12-hour shifts
• Deliver support five days per week
• Willing to travel to Wallops Island, VA (around10 months/year) and Baltimore, MD (around 2 months/year)
• Serve as the Northrop Grumman primary technical point of contact (TPOC) on‑site
• Act as the liaison between customer site activities and program
• Hands‑on integration, testing, and system operations
• Troubleshoot and communicate technical findings and observations
• Execute test procedures
• Maintain inventory records
• Generate daily status, weekly summary, and monthly progress reports

This position may be filled as a Principal Systems Field Test Engineer or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Field Test Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree and 5years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 3years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may considered in lieu of degree
• Basic radar and/or electronic warfare (EW) knowledge
• Experience operating a radar and/or EW system
• Experience operating RF test equipment
• Experience working directly with customers and willing to work at customer facilities with frequent customer contact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to travel 100% to Wallops Island, VA (around10 months/year) and Baltimore, MD (around 2 months/year)
• Physical Requirements - Willing and able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions, lift up to50lbs, and comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., climbing ladders/towers, working in a container office)
• US Citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance are required

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree and 8years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may considered in lieu of degree
• Basic radar and/or electronic warfare (EW) knowledge
• Experience operating a radar and/or EW system
• Experience operating RF test equipment
• Experience working directly with customers and willing to work at customer facilities with frequent customer contact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to travel to Wallops Island, VA for extended period (approx.10 months in a year) and Baltimore, MD. This role is up to 100% travel)
• Physical Requirements - Willing and able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions, lift up to50lbs, and comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., climbing ladders/towers, working in a container office)
• US Citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance are required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM discipline preferred
• Military training and experience, or experience working at a government test facility
• Documenting and communicating technical issues observed in field RF and digital signal processing
• System integration and test
• Linux and MS Windows operating system administration
• Ability and interest in learning the newest technologies
• Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.