Systems Engineer 4 - RF Communications - Space AHT

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

1d•$135,800 - $203,600•Onsite

About The Position

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. This position is for a Sr Principal Systems Engineer - RF Communications to support the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GWS) program. The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments. This is not a telework/remote position.

Requirements

STEM Bachelors Degree with 8 years of related experience; Master's degree with 6 Years of related experience or PhD 4 Years of related experience
Experience working with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA).
Experience with hardware and software design of complex RF communications systems.
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams
Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
Prior experience using DOORS.
Prior experience using Atlassian Tools.
Familiar with Agile terminology and best practices.
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD secret level; and a minimum of an interim secret clearance will be required to start.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with MIL-STD-810 and performing Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT).
Experience working, designing, and/or developing with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) per MIL-STD-461 and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) per MIL-STD-464.
Experience working, designing, and/or developing with High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) per MIL-STD-188-125-1 and MIL-STD-188-125-2.
Experience working, designing, and/or developing with Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) per MIL-HDBK-344.
Experience with reviewing and using hardware assembly drawings and associated parts list.
Experience with reviewing and using system and rack interconnect cabling drawings.
Strategic Planning & Execution.
Initiative & Process Improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration.
Effective Communication & Stakeholder Management.
Team Leadership & Mentorship.
Taking ownership of high-stakes or challenging tasks.
Transitioning into new roles with expanded responsibilities.
Driving initiatives that align with company goals or mission.

Responsibilities

Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analysis for total systems.
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.