Sr Principal Engineer Systems

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

About The Position

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 Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. This position is located at our Rolling Meadows, IL location. Responsibilities for an Integration & Test Engineer may include generation of test plans, test procedures, test automation, test reports, and execution of integration test activities in System Integration Labs (SILs) or offsite locations. As a part of the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) team, an Integration & Test engineer gains an understanding of the Systems Engineering process across a product's lifecycle and gains a full appreciation for how the systems operate.

Requirements

BS degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or related technical degree with 8+ years (or MS and 6+ years, or PhD and 3+ years) related experience
The ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem solving skills and Systems Thinking mindset
Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills
Strong work ethic and the ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of one of more of the following specialty areas related to EOIR/RF systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, optics, and associated lab equipment
Experience in development and earned value management of cost accounts and schedules as related to Systems Engineering tasks
Experience with real-time signal processing
Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or other scripting languages
Working knowledge of DOORS and ClearCase/ClearQuest
Experience creating integration & test and design verification test plans and procedures
Experience performing system verification and validation
Agile development experience a plus
Ability and willingness to travel
Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI & polygraph is preferred

Responsibilities

generation of test plans
test procedures
test automation
test reports
execution of integration test activities in System Integration Labs (SILs) or offsite locations