Systems Integration & Test Engineer

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.

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' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineer (Level 2) in Baltimore, MD to support the Global Mission Solutions Business Unit. Qualified Systems Integration, Test & Evaluation (SITE) engineers will perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in production environments; Perform development and testing of software that manages an embedded system ensuring compliance to established requirements. Selected individuals will work on a systems engineering  team, that involves embedded processing including using Linux and/or Python; conduct system Acceptance Test procedures in a SAP environment; Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements; This position will work within a team environment consisting of Engineering, program management, technical, production and supporting staff. The ideal candidate will have strong teamworking skills and exhibit comprehensive verbal and

written communication/presentation skills. This position would be based in Baltimore, MD, which requires being onsite, and does not support remote or hybrid work. Individuals must be self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment. Existing engineering and system specialists will be made available to assist with any activities associated with executing primary tasking. However, the selected individuals will be expected to prioritize and make recommendations to Technical Leads, as required, to implement tasking assigned.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Integration, troubleshooting, and testing RF sensor systems
• Perform test and evaluation of Repair Units returning from customer
• Working on a system bench, running acceptance test procedure, writing test reports, troubleshooting hardware and software, communicating status updates
• Perform development and testing of software that manages an embedded system
• Performing data transfers between SAP areas
• Support the development and maintenance of system integration plans and system test plans.
• Collaborating with union cross-functional teams including manufacturing personnel and operations
• Communication of status to Engineering and Program leadership

The selected candidates will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings.  The selected candidates are expected to be technically savvy, self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start is required.
• Candidate must be a US citizen
• Experience with RF lab test equipment: i.e. signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving HW/SW/FW integration problems
• Experience coding in Linux/Python to support coding, test scripting, data analysis, and signal processing
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Experience working a system bench, running acceptance test plans, writing test reports, troubleshooting hardware and software, communicating status updates.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Baltimore, MD

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience working on a Special Access Program
• Knowledge integrating and testing software written in C, C++.
• Knowledge of RADAR Systems
• Flexibility for evening and Weekend availability  
• Knowledge of firmware and hardware control integration planning and execution
• Knowledge of embedded systems design and implementation
• Experience developing scripts in python to automate manual processes.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Solid verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate internally
• Ability to qualify for program access based on customer requirements (SAP/SAR)

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.