Space RADAR Payload I&T Technical Advisor - Sr. Staff Engineer Systems

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

10d • $184,100 - $276,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a technical leader to guide, validate, and improve the assembly, integration, and testing of space-based RADAR payloads comprising an Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) and Processing Subsystem. The role solves complex technical problems during the AI&T process and calls for strong RADAR integration and test expertise, technical leadership, and the ability to explain complex issues to program management and the I&T team while working across multidisciplinary teams.

The position is on-site in Linthicum, Maryland, with hybrid work from home possible depending on program needs. No clearance is required to start, but the candidate must be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 14 years of relevant experience, master's degree with 12 years, or Ph.D. with 9 years.
• Experience planning, executing, and analyzing integration and test campaigns, including near-field and compact antenna range activities for RADAR systems.
• Experience integrating embedded firmware, flight software, and hardware to realize radar system operational modes and command/control interfaces.
• Must be eligible for TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Space I&T experience at subsystem (such as RF panel, ESA, or processor), payload, or space vehicle level.
• Experience with ESA/phased-array antenna integration, test, and calibration.
• Experience designing and analyzing RF hardware for space-based RADAR payloads, from front-end components to beamforming and frequency conversion.
• Active TS and/or SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot issues during AI&T, providing timely resolutions to unforeseen challenges.
• Track progress and update management and stakeholders on test anomaly and test failure resolution.
• Train, mentor, and guide team members, fostering continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior