Systems Engineers - Integration & Test - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD seeks an Early-career SI&T Engineer to support System Integration & Test in labs/SILs, focusing on RF sensor systems. You’ll work under guidance from senior engineers to verify requirements and execute test plans.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with 2+ years experience and an active DoD Secret clearance. Occasional off-hours work and on-site presence in Baltimore are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of experience, or Master’s with 0 years.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP access prior to start.
• Candidate must be a US citizen.
• Ability to work in lab and SIL environments, including off-shift or extended operations.
• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems integration and test activities in labs/SIL environments.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Coordinate integrated testing with multiple engineering teams and reviews.
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed reports.
• Support troubleshooting and validation of RF sensor systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

US citizenship

2nd shift capability

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

VCRM

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. The Engineering and Sciences organization (E&S) pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineers (Level 2 or Level 3) in Baltimore, MD to support test and verification activities of RF sensor systems. What you’ll get to do: As the lead developer of radars, COMMS, and SIGINT for some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a world leader in advanced sensor systems and design. These include airborne RADARs for fighter jets & UAVs including F-22, F-35, F-16, Global Hawk (Triton), and Gray Eagle (STARLite), airborne surveillance RADARs for AWACS and E-7 (MESA), and ground and maritime RADARs including G/ATOR and SEWIP. Qualified Systems Integration, Test & Evaluation (SITE) engineers will perform hands‑on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments; Synthesize internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints; Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements; participate in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews and conducts audits of I&T program facilities; Coordinate integrated testing activities that may include environmental, reliability and the occasional flight test; Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program; Perform analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive reports; Use modeling and simulation tools to expedite testing of individual units before all system components are available and for troubleshooting and repair of failed units.

What You’ll Get To Do

Early‑career systems engineer supporting System Integration & Test (SIT), Development I&T, and/or Capabilities I&T. This role focuses on execution in labs/SILs, maintaining configurations, and supporting requirements verification under close guidance from senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities May Include

• Lab / bench support and maintenance
• Support System Integration Labs (e.g., SILs, Mode benches, MATE) as a maintainer.
• Assist with bench design updates, routine maintenance, and configuration management of HW/SW and processors.
• Test execution and documentation
• Assist in LRIP Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) execution, data collection, and preparation of test reports.
• Execute HW DVT and SSQT test procedures, including scenario regression and stability runs.
• Support Mode SIL bench operations and provide flight test support under direction of more senior staff.
• Configuration management and regression testing
• Execute regression test procedures for system software OFP, FW, FESW, BSCT, and related elements.
• Follow established ATP and MATE test procedures and contribute to updates based on lessons learned.
• Requirements verification support
• Help trace requirements to test cases and verification activities (e.g., VCRM, verification documentation).
• Support PBS SE requirements verification and closure activities.
• Troubleshooting and teamwork
• Participate in hardware and software troubleshooting on benches and SILs.
• Collaborate with SIT, TDE, FW, FESW, subsystem I&T, SEC, Mode, and other engineering teams to resolve issues and improve test efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Systems, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Math, or related) 2+ years of relevant experience, or 0 years with a Master’s. An additional 4 years of
• Academic or professional experience in systems engineering, integration & test, or lab/bench test work.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start is required.
• Candidate must be a US citizen
• Ability to work in lab and SIL environments, including off‑shift or extended operations as program needs dictate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work 2nd shift
• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with integration labs (SILs, MATE, Mode benches) or automated test systems.
• Familiarity with requirements management and verification tools (e.g., VCRM or equivalent).
• Experience with scripting or data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB/NextASE or similar).

This position is contingent upon transfer of active DoD Secret Clearance and approved special program access.

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,500.00 - $131,400.00

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.