Space Systems I&T Lead – Radar Payloads

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a seasoned Assembly, Integration, and Test IPT Lead - Staff Engineer to oversee the I&T of space-based radar payloads in Linthicum, MD. You will manage cross-disciplinary teams and drive I&T activities from concept to on-orbit support, ensuring performance and schedule adherence.

The role requires a BS in STEM with extensive RF/I&T experience, strong leadership, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance; space-related I&T expertise is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in STEM with 12+ years of experience, MS with 10+, or PhD with 7+ years treated as a baseline.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance eligibility (SCI access possible) required.
• RF sensor system integration and test experience, e.g., RADAR, SIGINT, or COMM systems.
• Strong technical leadership and people-management skills, with ability to plan, schedule, staff, and report progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline assembly, integration and test efforts toward rapid system development and integration.
• Develop System I&T documentation and test plans.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to implement effective I&T processes and procedures.
• Monitor issues, provide timely resolutions, and keep management updated on risks and milestones.

Skills

RF I&T experience

Leadership

System integration

Radar technology

Education

BS in STEM

Tools

ESA/Phased Array Antenna

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a seasoned Assembly, Integration, and Test IPT Lead - Staff Engineer to oversee the I&T of space-based radar payloads in Linthicum, MD. You will manage cross-disciplinary teams and drive I&T activities from concept to on-orbit support, ensuring performance and schedule adherence.

The role requires a BS in STEM with extensive RF/I&T experience, strong leadership, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance; space-related I&T expertise is preferred.