Principal Engineer Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: No

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.

We have openings for Principal Systems Engineers to join our Airborne Multifunction Systems (AMS) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) team at our Linthicum, MD campus. We have a wide array of activities requiring multiple new additions.

This will be supporting Advanced Tactical Programs (ATP) Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) contracts within the Tactical Fighters AMS Engineering and Sciences homeroom.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performing hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated radar systems and subsystems, including both hardware, software, and firmware components in development and production environments.

• Developing and executing comprehensive test plans and procedures for verifying system requirements.

• Coordinating integration and test activities for system qualification including but not limited to environmental, electromagnetic interference, and thermal cycling

• Cost Account Management / Earned Value Management and associated Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) support

• Supporting flight test activities at a full scope level from hardware and software coordination, bench testing, aircraft installation, and flight operations.

• Fostering team collaboration to solve complex engineering problems and ensure project milestones are achieved.

• Identifying and implementing process improvements within the team to enhance productivity and quality of deliverables.

This position is contingent upon transfer of DoD Secret Clearance with Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

• Candidate must be a US Citizen

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher and Special Program Access (SAP) is required.

• Previous work troubleshooting hardware and software integration

• Knowledge of radar, electronic warfare, or other comparable RF systems

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Strong written and oral communications skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• ATP SAP program clearance

• Prior experience leading a small team of technical professionals

• Previous experience developing and using MATLAB tools

• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related technical field

• Hands-on work with RF test equipment

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 

• 401k 

• Educational Assistance