Systems​/Principal Systems Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: A US Government security clearance per customer's requirements.

TRAVEL:
Yes, 75% of the Time

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.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector, Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) is a leading innovator in advanced microelectronics design and fabrication. MDA is seeking a Systems Test Engineer. This position is located in Baltimore, MD location.

• Ensure on-time repair and calibration of standard electronic test equipment and instrumentation such as power supplies, amplifiers, Low noise power sources, ENA Network Analyzers, PNA-L, PXA Signal Analyzer, and oscilloscopes working from schematics, wiring diagrams, instruction manuals and associated data on site.
• Manage and implement process improvements for operational efficiency.
• As a primary interface to the customer, work with cross functional teams to address difficult repair situations, helping to return customer systems to fully functional status in the shortest time possible.
• Determine and develop approaches to the varied assignments associated with this position.
• Determine source of equipment malfunctions, component failure and/or calibration requirements utilizing tooling such as oscilloscopes, analyzers and bridges. Replace defective components, wiring and circuity determining functional quality of such components under a variety of operating conditions. Perform modifications on standard equipment following manufacturers' directions or as indicated.
• Solve a broad range of system problems of varying scopes and complexity, involving hardware, software, networking, and operating systems.
• Calibrate and repair the more complicated equipment such as high frequency counters and fast rise time oscilloscopes following established procedures or explicit oral instructions.
• Affix prescribed stickers and tags to equipment meeting prescribed levels of performance and record pertinent calibration and repair data as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain necessary reports and records as required.
• Perform associated routine duties such as moving and cleaning test equipment, Troubleshooting Electronic Components and making patch connections on distribution power panels.

This role is based on-site in Linthicum/Annapolis Junction, MD, and may be filled at either the Engineer Metrology or Principal Engineer Metrology level. Initial training and certification will take place in California for several months. Additionally, annual training and re-certification will be conducted at a Keysight facility in California.

This position can be filled at either the Systems Test Engineer or Principal Systems Test Engineer level.

• Bachelor's degree in technical area (BSEE or other Engineering discipline preferred) with 2 years of relevant experience (0 years with a MS). 4 additional years of technical experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic test systems.
• Must be able to navigate within a testing area and physically lift-up to 35 pounds.
• Must have knowledge of electronic principles, the ability to troubleshoot and…