Principal Systems Test Engineer / Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer – G/ATOR Production Integration & Test – 3rd Shift
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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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.
The Engineering & Sciences organization is looking for you to join our team as a Systems Test Engineer supporting Integration and Test efforts in the G/ATOR program family, based out of our portfolio in the Maritime & Land Sensors and Systems (MLSS) Division. We are seeking new team members to support both antenna and system-level testing on G/ATOR Production programs.
This position is an on-site position, and will be located in Linthicum, Maryland. Candidates must be able to work 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 10:00PM-7:00AM).
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Systems Test Engineer or a Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer.
Role Responsibilities:
Integrate, troubleshoot, and test Antennas and RF sensor systems
Perform Antenna Measurements and Data Reduction
Support integration / lab environment development and establishment
Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to understand expected unit level and system level behavior, and ensure testing is producing expected data points
Define & develop test capabilities that exercise and stress respective software and hardware capabilities
Support the development and maintenance of system integration plans and system test plans
Perform all responsibilities at multiple Northrop Grumman sites in Linthicum, MD
This position is contingent upon transfer of DoD Secret Clearance
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Test Engineer:
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.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
A current/active DoD secret clearance is required
Ability to perform work independently
Experience with both Subsystem and System level test
Experience with antenna test and performing antenna measurements
Experience with RF lab test equipment: signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving HW/SW/FW integration problems
Experience with test scripting, data analysis, and/or signal processing
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 10:00PM-7:00AM)
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 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.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
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