Staff DO-229 Systems Engineer (I&T) Lead

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Long term incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer - Integration and Test to support the SEIT department on the EGI‑M program based in Woodland Hills, CA. The role collaborates with physicists and design engineers to validate complex systems.

The position requires DO-229D Appendix R knowledge, DO-178C familiarity, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. On-site work in Woodland Hills, CA is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with extensive experience required.
• Knowledge of DO-178C development process and DO-229D Appendix R is essential.
• Experience with test automation/simulation for GPS integrity verification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and verification of tests, algorithms, software, and simulation tools for guidance, navigation, and control of aircraft.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate equipment issues to support system build-out and sell-off.
• Communicate project status to the Integration and Test Lead; collaborate with systems engineers on architecture studies.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods for equipment and complete systems.

Skills

DO-229D

Test automation

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Waveform generators

Synthesizers

Digitizers

Signal analyzers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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, we 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.

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Systems Engineer - Integration and Test to support our Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) department on the EGI‑M program based out of Woodland Hills, California. As a member of the SEIT department you’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make our technologies a reality.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and verification of tests algorithms and software and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control of aircraft.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate equipment issues to support system build-out and sell-off.
• Communicate project status to the Integration and Test (I&T) IPT Lead.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to perform system architecture characterization studies on various system components.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods for individual pieces of equipment (both custom and COTS) and entire systems.
• Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements.
• This is a full-time, on-site role in Woodland Hills, CA.

Basic Qualifications For Staff DO-229 Systems Engineer (I&T) Lead

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of DO-229D Appendix R.
• Knowledge of DO-178C development process.
• Knowledge of TSO/MSO-C145.
• Working Knowledge of Test Automation/Simulation for GPS Integrity Verification and Validation.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use basic manual tools.
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications For Staff DO-229 Systems Engineer (I&T) Lead

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Working knowledge of standard test equipment: network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and/or signal analyzers.
• Working knowledge of Spirent or other GPS testing equipment.

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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.