Systems / Principal Systems Integration & Test Engineer - Weekend 4th Shift

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 87,600 - 131,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineer to support RF sensor system testing, verification, and integration of hardware and software components. Qualifications include a STEM degree, MATLAB experience, and hands-on RF lab skills.

The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, developing test plans, and performing rigorous analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of related experience, or Master’s with additional years.
• Experience troubleshooting HW/SW/FW integration in RF systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for data analysis, testing, and signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and test RF sensor systems and related hardware/software.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to design and execute test cases.
• Develop and maintain system test plans and acceptance criteria.

Skills

MATLAB

C/C++

Signal processing

RF lab testing

Troubleshooting HW/SW/FW

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Signal generator

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

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 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.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Integration, troubleshooting, and testing RF sensor systems; Support integration environment development and establishment (Labs); Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to understand expected unit level and system level behavior to define test cases and define & develop test capabilities that exercise and stress respective software and hardware capabilities.; Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware subject matter experts to ensure testing produces expected data points.; Support the development and maintenance of system integration plans and system test plans.

Work Schedule:

This position is assigned to a compressed weekend shift. Standard work hours are Friday–Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (12 hours per day). Under the company’s extended workweek arrangements, employees scheduled for and working this shift are treated as full‑time and are compensated for a 40‑hour workweek, in accordance with applicable timekeeping and pay practices. Actual hours and shift assignments may vary based on business needs.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled at either a Level 2 or a Principal Level.

Basic Qualifications for a Systems Engineer Integration & Test (I&T)

Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience, or a Master’s degree. 4 additional years in lieu of a degree. 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. Experience with RF lab test equipment: i.e. signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc. Experience troubleshooting and resolving HW/SW/FW integration problems. Experience coding in MATLAB to support coding, test scripting, data analysis, and signal processing. Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team environment. Experience working a system bench, running acceptance test plans, writing test reports, troubleshooting hardware and software, communicating status updates. Experience with Environmental, EMI/EMC integration and testing. Ability to work onsite full‑time in Baltimore, MD. Willingness to work 4th shift.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer Integration & Test (I&T)

Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 year of experience in a STEM discipline. 4 additional years in lieu of a degree. 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. Experience with RF lab test equipment: i.e. signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc. Experience troubleshooting and resolving HW/SW/FW integration problems. Experience coding in MATLAB to support coding, test scripting, data analysis, and signal processing. Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team environment. Experience working a system bench, running acceptance test plans, writing test reports, troubleshooting hardware and software, communicating status updates. Experience with Environmental, EMI/EMC integration and testing. Ability to work onsite full‑time in Baltimore, MD. Willingness to work 4th shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher. Previous experience working on a Special Access Program. Knowledge integrating and testing software written in C, C++. Knowledge of RADAR Systems. Knowledge of firmware and hardware control integration planning and execution. Knowledge of embedded systems design and implementation. Experience developing scripts in python to automate manual processes. Understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution. Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team environment. Solid verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate internally. Ability to qualify for program access based on customer requirements (SAP/SAR). This position is contingent upon transfer of active DoD Secret Clearance and approved special program access.

Salary Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00. 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.

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.

• 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.