Sr. Staff I&T Systems Engineer - DVT

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

2d • $184,100 - $276,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Baltimore and Partnered Sites division is seeking a Level 6 Systems Integration & Test Engineer in Baltimore, Maryland, to support test and verification activities within the Emerging Capabilities Division. The engineer will provide technical leadership for a high-visibility UAS program, developing, planning, and coordinating integration and Device Verification Testing (DVT) across systems and subsystems to verify requirements. The role combines hands-on responsibility with team leadership and mentoring early-career engineers.

The position involves integrating and testing sophisticated hardware and software in development and production environments; translating customer needs and requirements into system tests while accounting for technical and schedule constraints; developing and executing test plans, procedures, and schedules; and coordinating testing across teams and sites. The engineer will work with hardware, software, and other disciplines to ensure system integration and performance, assess and mitigate technical risks, and document standard operating processes and procedures. Testing may take place in laboratory facilities and in the field, and can include environmental, reliability, and flight test activities.

The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance, the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP), U.S. citizenship, and the ability to work onsite in Baltimore, Maryland. The position is contingent upon transfer of an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or related field and 14 or more years of relevant experience; alternatively, 12 or more years with a master’s degree, or 10 or more years with a Ph.D. Four additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Detailed knowledge of systems engineering and systems integration principles and processes.
• Demonstrated experience performing device verification testing and/or integrating hardware, software, and third-party components, including planning, execution, and analysis on complex hardware/software defense or aerospace systems.
• Prior experience on airborne, radar, electronic warfare programs, or similar mission systems.
• Experience leading systems engineering teams, such as in an SEIT Lead role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including the ability to coordinate across teams and present technical status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with diverse technical and domain teams to capture test objectives and requirements.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, Maryland.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or another related technical field.
• Experience with manned or unmanned aircraft systems, particularly U.S. Navy and Marine Corps platforms.
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams.
• Risk and opportunity management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across program areas to develop comprehensive integration and test plans for complex systems.
• Develop and execute laboratory and field test plans to verify requirements and performance of systems and subsystems.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary systems engineering team, fostering a collaborative, results-oriented culture.
• Work with hardware, software, and related disciplines to integrate system elements and achieve system goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical risks, and capture and implement program opportunities.
• Develop and document technical standard operating processes and procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple sites and facilities to achieve program goals.
• Participate in I&T readiness reviews and design reviews, and conduct audits of I&T program facilities.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities that may include environmental, reliability, and flight testing.
• Review test requirements for completeness, analyze test results, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Use modeling and simulation tools to support testing of individual units and troubleshooting or repair of failed units.
• Mentor early-career engineers and present technical status to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

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