Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 2

PROLIM Solutions India; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense contractor in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Test Engineer to support test bench operations for Space Payload programs. Responsibilities include executing test scripts, understanding RF systems, and maintaining RF test equipment. Candidates should have a BS in STEM or relevant military experience, and be willing to work designated shifts. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM or HS diploma with 4+ years relevant military experience.
• Willingness to work dedicated shifts for up to a year.

Responsibilities

• Execute test scripts for verification of Software, Hardware, and System requirements.

Skills

Understanding of RF systems

Programming skills in C or MATLAB

Scripting skills in Python or Tcl

Experience with RF test equipment

Education

BS in STEM or HS diploma with military experience

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Bitbucket

Signal Generators

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Power Meters

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Test Engineer to support on-site, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift test bench operations for the Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) of a production Space Payload program.

Responsibilities include executing test scripts for the verification of Software, Hardware, and System requirements for applications in Space. Understanding of RF (Radio Frequency) systems, especially RADAR, SIGINT, or COMMS; programming and scripting skills; and working knowledge of RF test equipment (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, etc.) is desired.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math); or HS diploma with at least 4 years of relevant military experience with sensor systems, ideally RADAR, integration and test or operation and maintenance, or military control room console operator; or defense industry work experience with sensor systems, ideally RADAR, integration and test or operation and maintenance.
• Willingness to work dedicated 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift for up to a year (1st shift is 5 AM - 1 PM, Mon - Fri; 2nd shift is 1 PM - 9 PM, Mon -Fri; 3rd shift is 9 PM - 5 AM, Sun night - Fri morning).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RADAR and/or ESA (Electronically Scanned Array) integration and test.
• Experience with Space Payload or Space Vehicle (Satellite) integration and test in a clean room environment.
• Programming in C or MATLAB for understanding and editing/improving existing code.
• Scripting in Python or Tcl for understanding and editing/improving existing scripts.
• Experience with Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket.
• TS or SCI for future opportunities at Northrop Grumman Space Systems.

Shift Information

• 1st shift: 5 AM - 1 PM, Mon - Fri.
• 2nd shift: 1 PM - 9 PM, Mon - Fri.
• 3rd shift: 9 PM - 5 AM, Sun night - Fri morning.

Location

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Linthicum, MD.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level.

Employment Type

Full-time.

Job Function

Information Technology.