Principal Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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, but they’re also making history.

This position will be located in Chantilly, VA at the SIGINT Technology Center’s (STC). The STC is where technology and teamwork come together to meet the unique needs of the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The STC is comprised of multiple mission-focused programs with projects ranging from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) SIGINT payload and data link development to OCONUS/CONUS mission/maintenance support.

STC tasks include system design, engineering development, system integration, hands‑on build and test, field operations and maintenance, training, and production.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, integrate, enhance, and product ionize solutions.
• Support the assembly, test, and documentation for hardware components, software integration, and systems of systems.
• Interface and collaborate with customers, end users, operators, and field representatives.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of system architecture & mission operations to be able to communicate both upwards and outwards.
• Conduct Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), failure analysis, documentation development, and operations development.
• Develop and maintain requirements.
• Participate in test events.

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 Years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree;
  Minimum of 3 Years with Master’s degree;
  Minimum of 1 Years experience with PhD.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active Secret clearance needed to start. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Strong interdisciplinary problem‑solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• A background and strong demonstrated success in test, design, and integration.
• Knowledge of RF and radio communication system components & functions.
• Experience with lab test equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, multi‑meter, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Windows and Linux Operating Systems, specifically the ability to execute in command line and rapidly navigate both operating systems.
• Experience with requirements management.

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Hands‑on experience with VPX chassis integration, configuration, and testing.
• Familiarity with SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) and CMOSS (C5
  
  ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards) alignment requirements.
• Networking proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of SIGINT operations.
• Experience with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in documentation and operational processes development.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $. 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…