Systems Engineer - Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

9d•$135,800 - $203,600•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Sr Principal Systems Engineer to support the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (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

Bachelor’s Degree in Science with 8 years of relevant experience; M.S. Degree with 6 years of experience; PhD with 4 years of relevant experience
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 Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA).
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

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 hardware and software integration / test of complex RF communications systems.
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams
Experience with reviewing and using hardware assembly drawings and associated parts list.
Experience with reviewing and using system and rack interconnect cabling drawings.
Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
Experience using DOORS.
Experience using Atlassian Tools.
Familiar with Agile terminology and best practices.