Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineers - Integration & Test

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

1d•$108,800 - $203,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineers (Level 2 or Level 3) in Baltimore, MD to support test and verification activities of RF sensor systems. As the lead developer of radars, COMMS, and SIGINT for some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a world leader in advanced sensor systems and design. These include airborne RADARs for fighter jets & UAVs including F-22, F-35, F-16, Global Hawk (Triton), and Gray Eagle (STARLite), airborne surveillance RADARs for AWACS and E-7 (MESA), and ground and maritime RADARs including G/ATOR and SEWIP. Qualified Systems Integration, Test & Evaluation (SITE) engineers will perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments; Synthesize internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints; Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements; participate in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews and conducts audits of I&T program facilities; Coordinate integrated testing activities that may include environmental, reliability and the occasional flight test; Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program; Perform analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive reports; Use modeling and simulation tools to expedite testing of individual units before all system components are available and for troubleshooting and repair of failed units.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience with; 3+ years with a Master’s; 1+ year with a PhD. (for Principal Level)
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience with; 6+ years with a Master’s; 4+ year with a PhD. (for Sr. Principal Level)
Demonstrated experience in system integration and test on complex HW/SW systems, preferably in defense or aerospace.
Experience leading lab/bench ownership, test campaigns, or requirements verification activities.
Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to coordinate across multiple teams and present technical status to management and customers.
Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start is required.
Candidate must be a US citizen
Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience on Tactical Radar Programs or similar mission systems.
Familiarity with configuration management tools and disciplined processes for complex test environments.
Experience directing flight test objectives, No/Go criteria, and test configuration.

Responsibilities

Lead lab and bench ownership
Serve as lead maintainer for one or more integration labs/benches (e.g., SILs, Mode benches, MATE bays).
Own bench design changes, maintenance planning, and configuration management of HW/SW, processors, and test equipment.
Own test planning and execution
Develop and lead LRIP ATP, HW DVT, and SSQT test plans, procedures, and success criteria.
Define and manage regression test campaigns for system SW OFP, FW, FESW, BSCT and related components.
Coordinate Mode SIL bench operations and flight test preparation and support, including objectives and No/Go criteria.
Drive system integration of new capabilities
Lead MATE and system integration of new advanced capabilities into SILs and lab environments.
Ensure integration plans and test strategies support accelerated development and delivery schedules.
Manage configuration and verification artifacts
Own configuration management processes for MATE and system test environments, ensuring traceability and controlled changes.
Lead PBS SE requirements verification, including VCRM content, verification documentation, and closure of requirements.
Troubleshooting, coordination, and mentoring
Lead HW/SW troubleshooting across multiple SILs and benches.
Coordinate with SIT, TDE, FW, FESW, subsystem I&T, SEC, Mode, and other stakeholders as primary technical contact for integration and test issues.
Mentor T02 engineers (Req A hires) in test design, execution, and verification practices.