Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer

Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer

Location:

Elkridge, MD. This role requires CONUS/OCONUS travel and, if selected, eligibility for domestic/international assignment benefits, allowances, and premiums negotiated between Northrop Grumman and the customer.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Secure clearance (Secret) is required for start.

• Provide direct technical support for the AN/TPS-78 Ground/Base RADAR system, including production, operation, training, maintenance, and repair.
• Offer expert technical advice to foreign and domestic military customers on setup, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of deployed TPS-78 systems.
• Conduct remote support and on‑site troubleshooting and repair, including refresher training and documentation of maintenance results.
• Serve as subject matter expert on system operations, signal flow, electronics theory, troubleshooting, and fault isolation.
• Support engineering efforts involving upgrades, replacements, modifications in design, and procedural use changes.
• Ensure adherence to established procedures and schedules by other personnel.
• Aid in training and courseware/product development.
• Participate in testing and evaluation of TPS-78 system improvements and new software baselines; document test results and recommendations.
• Review and modify technical documentation.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Interpretation of technical drawings, diagrams, instructions, or schematics.
• Experience with electrical safety procedures, hazardous material handling, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, network analyzers, power meters, breakout boxes).
• Knowledge of system integration test and evaluation processes or equivalent.
• Physical ability to maneuver around equipment in a test lab and lift equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Practical experience with maintenance processes and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Networking skills, preferably with Cisco equipment and computer network administration.
• Ability to support multiple shifts and CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• U.S. citizenship and an active/current U.S. Government Secret clearance.

• Military background.
• Collaboration experience with customers and NGC counterparts to define and maintain program strategies.
• Experience with air defense/surveillance radar systems (TPS-78, TPS-75, TPS-70, TPS-43).
• Knowledge of maintenance echelons (1st through 4th level or field level).
• Logistics support and repair parts requisition processes.
• Ability to plan and execute complex assignments and develop new methods, approaches, and procedures.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting radar systems and deploying ground‑based mobile radar systems.

• Primary level salary range: $ – $.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and personal business).

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