(On-Call/Casual) Sr. Principal Maritime Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Annapolis, MD
•$123,400 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a (On-Call/Casual) Sr. Principal Maritime Test Engineer in support of our Stevensville, MD Field-site location for our Annapolis, MD based team. This position will be an On-Call/Casual Technical Position. The salary range is based on a full-time schedule and will be prorated to the extent the schedule is reduced.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree and 8 years of relevant experience; Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Experience in Commercial/DOW Maritime.
  • Proven background in Sonar, Radar, Navigation, Deck Operations, and/or System Test and Evaluation.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, unassisted.
  • Willingness to work, year round, on open water aboard ship.
  • U.S. citizenship required and must have the ability to obtain/program specific clearances.

Nice To Haves

  • Active TS/SCI W/Poly
  • USCG License of 100 Ton or grater
  • Knowledge of ROV/ UUV operation and implementation
  • Experience Aircraft radar operation and theory
  • Detailed experience Electrical design and troubleshooting
  • Detailed knowledge with test evolution planning and execution
  • Background with Military test and operations
  • Certifications or equivalent experience with Gas/Diesel powerplants (inboard and Outboard), Electrical and Hydraulic systems
  • STCW

Responsibilities

  • Conduct development test activities aboard ship in the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay, and North Atlantic.
  • Responsible for activities leading up to mission events: Pre-test planning, safety operations assessments, cost and logistics.
  • Responsible for leading deck operations, to include, rigging and critical lift.
  • Responsible for all engineering activities for vessel modifications, installations of units under test on ships and boats, including mechanical, electrical and cooling requirements.
  • Work on data recording, telemetry and commercial maritime systems instrumentation.

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • overtime
  • shift differential
  • discretionary bonus
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