Principal Systems Engineer

4 days ago


Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly skilled Principal Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team in Linthicum, MD.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented engineer to support test and verification activities of RF, EO/IR, EW, SIGINT or SATCOM systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, integration, and testing, with experience working on complex hardware and software components.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements.
  • Participate in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews, and conduct audits of I&T program facilities.
  • Coordinate integrated testing activities that may include environmental, reliability, and flight testing.
  • Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
  • Perform analysis of test results and prepare 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 with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • The ability to obtain/maintain an Active DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start is required.
  • Experience with lab test equipment, such as function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and network analyzers.
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex HW/SW integration problems.
  • Knowledge of RF, Radar Systems, EW, EOIR.
  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
  • Knowledge of embedded systems design and implementation.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
  • Previous experience working on a Special Access Program.
  • Experience with Control Account Manager (CAM)/Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
  • Experience with proposals, basis of estimate creation, etc.
  • Experience testing software written in C, C++.
  • Experience developing scripts in Python to automate manual processes.
  • Experience coding in MATLAB to support capability characterization.
  • Knowledge and experience with Agile principles, tools, and implementation.
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401k.
  • Educational Assistance.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Health & Wellness Resources.
  • Employee Discounts.

Northrop Grumman is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.



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