Staff I&T Systems Engineer - RF / HW

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. 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.  Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer – RF / Hardware SME, Systems Integration & Test 

What You’ll Get to Do: 
Senior Technical Leader for System Integration & Test (SIT), with emphasis on RF and Integrated Assembly subject‑matter expertise. This role owns integration of the system integrated assembly, including hardware, firmware and control software, across multiple environments to support hardware deliveries, capability releases, and customer testing.  The engineer defines RF and sensor test strategies, leads complex integration and troubleshooting, and serves as a key technical interface to program and customer leadership.   

Key responsibilities 

• Systems Integration & Test technical expert on programs, leading integration, testing & troubleshooting of RF sensor systems 

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

• Drives a multi-disciplinary integration team through technical hurdles and solutions, enforcing integration processes 

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

• Working with Integrated Product Team leads to develop schedules, develop material for and present at technical design reviews, and assist with resource management, including engineering staff, benches, and integration assets 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years’ experience, Master’s degree with 10 years’ experience, 8 years’ experience with PhD 
• Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start is required.

• Strong depth of experience with RF Hardware and test equipment 

• Strong depth of experience with MATLAB coding, test scripting, data analysis and signal processing 

• Knowledge and experience in firmware and hardware control integration planning and execution 

• Knowledge and experience integration & testing software written in C, C++. 

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex HW/SW integration problems 

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

• Experience working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team environment 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate internally and external team members 

• Some experience working with embedded systems design and implementation 
• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD

Preferred Qualifications 

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

• Knowledge and experience in experimental Flight Test planning and execution 

• Knowledge and experience in environmental and EMI/EMC planning and execution 

• Knowledge and experience in secure processing and systems security integration planning and execution 

• Knowledge and experience in on-site test demonstrations planning and execution 

• Utilizes experience and knowledge of lab test equipment to develop and apply digital engineering tools and techniques to further the progress of digital transformation for Systems Engineering and Integration and Test. 

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

• Knowledge and experience developing scripts/code in Python/C/C++ to automate manual processes 

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

This position is contingent upon transfer of active DoD Secret Clearance and approved special program access.

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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.