Staff I&T Systems Engineer - DVT

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

2d • $169,000 - $253,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Level 5 Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineer to support test and verification activities within the Emerging Capabilities Division in Baltimore, Maryland. The role provides technical leadership for a high-visibility, cutting-edge UAS program and is responsible for developing, planning, and coordinating integration and Device Verification Testing (DVT) across systems and subsystems to verify requirements. The engineer will lead and mentor a systems engineering team and collaborate across disciplines, sites, and facilities.

The position involves hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated hardware and software systems in development and production environments. The engineer will translate customer needs and requirements into tests, develop and execute test plans, coordinate testing activities, analyze results, and report findings. Testing may take place in laboratory facilities and in the field, and may include environmental, reliability, and flight testing. Modeling and simulation tools may be used to support testing and troubleshooting.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or related field and 12 or more years of relevant experience; alternatively, 10 or more years with a master’s degree or 8 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 (EW), or similar mission systems programs.
• Experience leading systems engineering teams, such as serving as an SEIT Lead.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including the ability to coordinate across multiple 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 the program to develop comprehensive integration and test plans for complex systems.
• Develop and execute test plans in laboratory facilities and in the field to verify system and subsystem requirements and performance.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary systems engineering team, fostering a collaborative, results-oriented culture and mentoring early-career engineers.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Software, and other 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.
• Coordinate and collaborate with teams across multiple sites and facilities.
• Synthesize internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests while accounting for technical and schedule constraints.
• Participate in development and execution of test plans, procedures, and schedules for system requirement verification.
• Participate in I&T readiness and design reviews and conduct audits of I&T program facilities.
• Coordinate integrated testing, which may include environmental, reliability, and flight testing.
• Review test requirements for completeness; analyze test results and prepare reports.
• Use modeling and simulation tools to support testing of individual units and troubleshoot and repair failed units.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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