Space Payload I&T - Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) is seeking early career to principal level engineers to support Integration and Test (I&T) of our Active RF (Radio Frequency) Space Payloads. These positions will be based 100% on-site in Linthicum, Maryland.

This work will include multiple opportunities in RF I&T, ESA (Electronically Scanned Array) test and calibration, I&T analysis and tool development, and/or HW (Hardware) to SW (Software) integration and interfaces for an Active RF Space Payload.

These positions can be staffed at a level 2 or 3, based on the basic qualifications below.

Basic Requirements:

• Level 2: BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 2 years relevant experience*

• Level 3: BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 5 years relevant experience; or 3 years of relevant experience with MS degree

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance, and SCI approval/access.

• An electrical engineering background and understanding of RF Hardware, power, and software.

• Previous I&T experience

• Python and MATLAB experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance, and SCI approval/access is highly preferred.

• BS in Electrical Engineering

• Proficiency coding in Python and MATLAB

• RADAR I&T experience

• ESA I&T experience

• DSP (Digital Signal Processing) algorithm development experience

Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $128,000.00Salary Range 2: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

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 bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.