Principal ​/ Sr. Principal Systems Engineer I&T Technical Lead

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a Principal OR Sr. Principal Systems Engineer I&T Technical Lead supporting Integration and Test efforts in the G/ATOR program family, based out of our portfolio in the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division. This position is an on-site, primarily 1st shift position, and will be located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Note that the scope for this role requires supporting outdoor test efforts during multiple shifts; candidates must be flexible to support testing in evenings and on weekends at times when the program schedules require it.

This position is a full-time on-site position, and will be located in the Linthicum, Maryland area. This position at times will require support on 2nd shift and weekends.

Role Responsibilities:

* Systems Bench Technical Lead for I&T efforts

* Integrate, troubleshoot, and test RF sensor systems

* Lead troubleshooting strategies and execution for system test

* Support integration / lab environment development and establishment

* Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to understand expected unit level and system level behavior, and ensure testing is producing expected data points

* Support the development and maintenance of system integration plans and system test plans

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

This requisition may be filled at either a Level 3 or a Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer:

* Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

* U.S. Citizenship & Active DoD Secret Clearance

* Ability to drive and lead program technical tasks for a team of engineers

* Strong ability to communicate cross-functionally

* Ability to support multiple shifts (i.e. 2nd shift, weekends) when test schedule demands it

* Ability to support an indoor / outdoor test environment

* Experience with RF lab test equipment: signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.

* Experience troubleshooting and resolving HW/SW/FW integration problems

* Ability to read schematics and system diagrams

* Solid verbal and written communication skills

* Knowledge of RF systems and hardware

* Self-motivated and can take ownership on tasks

* Hands on integration and test experience

* Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

* Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 2 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

* U.S. Citizenship & Active DoD Secret Clearance

* Ability to drive and lead program technical tasks for a team of engineers

* Strong ability to communicate cross-functionally

* Ability to support multiple shifts (i.e. 2nd shift, weekends) when test schedule demands it

* Ability to support an indoor / outdoor test environment

* Experience with RF…