Staff I&T Systems Engineer - RF / HW

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

8d•$169,000 - $253,600•Onsite

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. 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! Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer – RF / Hardware SME, Systems Integration & Test.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years’ experience, Master’s degree with 10 years’ experience, 8 years’ experience with PhD
Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start is required.
Strong depth of experience with RF Hardware and test equipment
Strong depth of experience with MATLAB coding, test scripting, data analysis and signal processing
Knowledge and experience in firmware and hardware control integration planning and execution
Knowledge and experience integration & testing software written in C, C++.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex HW/SW integration problems
Strong understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution
Experience working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate internally and external team members
Some experience working with embedded systems design and implementation
Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in the development of ground, air, or sea-based radar, EW, or COMMS systems
Knowledge and experience in experimental Flight Test planning and execution
Knowledge and experience in environmental and EMI/EMC planning and execution
Knowledge and experience in secure processing and systems security integration planning and execution
Knowledge and experience in on-site test demonstrations planning and execution
Utilizes experience and knowledge of lab test equipment to develop and apply digital engineering tools and techniques to further the progress of digital transformation for Systems Engineering and Integration and Test.
Knowledge and experience with proposals, basis of estimate creation, technical volumes, etc.
Knowledge and experience developing scripts/code in Python/C/C++ to automate manual processes
Knowledge and experience with Agile principles, tools, and implementation

Responsibilities

Senior Technical Leader for System Integration & Test (SIT), with emphasis on RF and Integrated Assembly subject‑matter expertise.
This role owns integration of the system integrated assembly, including hardware, firmware and control software, across multiple environments to support hardware deliveries, capability releases, and customer testing.
The engineer defines RF and sensor test strategies, leads complex integration and troubleshooting, and serves as a key technical interface to program and customer leadership.
Systems Integration & Test technical expert on programs, leading integration, testing & troubleshooting of RF sensor systems
Lead system integration strategy and flow development, developing test plans and defining test environments, scenarios and objectives
Drives a multi-disciplinary integration team through technical hurdles and solutions, enforcing integration processes
Interfaces with product design teams for implementation of root cause resolutions
Working with Integrated Product Team leads to develop schedules, develop material for and present at technical design reviews, and assist with resource management, including engineering staff, benches, and integration assets

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
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
a discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)