Staff Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
 
We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Systems Engineer to co-lead mode design, development and integration of RF sensor systems. This position is based out of Linthicum, MD and will be 100% on-site. 
 
What You’ll get to Do:
As an integral part of our Engineering & Sciences leadership team you will support the diverse portfolio of the Tactical Fighters Business Unit. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. 

• Customer and program management point of contact for all ATP systems mode development and integration activities

• Lead integration, testing & troubleshooting of the ATP system including digital integration, radiating integration, mode integration and flight test, acceptance testing, and design verification testing

• Lead system integration strategy and flow development, developing test plans and defining test environments, scenarios and objectives

• Drive a multi-disciplinary systems and software teams through technical hurdles and solutions, enforcing integration processes

• Interfacing with product design teams for implementation of root cause resolutions

• Working with technical leads to develop schedules, technical briefs and status

• Own engineering staffing, program planning and execution

• Manage Cost Account and support EVMS

 
This position is contingent upon contract award, successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
 
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, master's degree with 10 years of experience or Ph.D. with 8 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

• A current / active DoD Secret Clearance 

• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start

• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution 

• Knowledge and experience with RF Hardware and test equipmen

• Knowledge and experience with proposals, basis of estimate creation, technical volumes, etc.

• Knowledge and experience with Agile principles, tools, and implementation

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields.

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher.

• Knowledge and experience in the development of ground, air, or sea-based radar, EW, and/or COMMS systems