Northrop Grumman (SkillBridge) - I&T Systems / Principal I&T Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

4d•$87,600 - $163,200•Onsite

About The Position

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! The Engineering & Sciences organization is looking for you to join our team as an I&T Systems Engineer OR Principal I&T Systems Engineer supporting Integration and Test efforts in the G/ATOR program family, based out of our portfolio in the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division. This position is an on-site, primarily 1st shift position, and will be located in Baltimore, Maryland. Note that the scope for this role requires supporting outdoor test efforts during multiple shifts; candidates must be flexible to support testing in evenings and on weekends at times when the program schedules require it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, a Master’s degree 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. (For Systems 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. (For Principal Systems Engineer)
U.S. Citizenship & Active DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to support multiple shifts (i.e. 2nd shift, weekends) when test schedule demands it
Ability to support an indoor / outdoor test environment
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
Knowledge of RF systems and hardware
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Self-motivated and can take ownership on tasks
Solid verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate internally
Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution
Multi-disciplinary engineering experience and exposure (Software/Digital, Hardware, Electrical, Systems) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally
Knowledge and experience with ground radars and AESA radar development, design, test
Master’s degree in STEM
Experience supporting USMC and/or USAF customer
Experience with MATLAB and/or Python
Hands on integration and test experience

Responsibilities

Integrating, troubleshooting, and testing RF sensor systems
Supporting integration / lab environment development and establishment
Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to understand expected unit level and system level behavior to define test cases, 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.