Principal / Senior Principal Built In Test / Calibration Systems Engineer
- Location:
- Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Senior Principal BIT/CAL Systems Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD and will require 100% on-site work.
What You’ll get to Do:
As an integral part of our Built-in-Test (BIT) / Calibration Systems Engineering team you will apply strong systems engineering knowledge and understanding across disciplines and work with the various systems, hardware, and software teams.
Confirm BIT Mode functions or systems are working properly and Calibrations allow capture and correction or compensation for any errors so that sensor performance levels are not impacted.
Derive BIT/Calibration requirements
Design of the BIT/diagnostic and calibration mode
Test effectiveness of modeling and analysis
Develop an in-depth understanding of Sensors Hardware capability
Software development and integration utilizing C++ and python
Define requirements to maintain system performance.
Verify embedded implementation of the BIT/Calibration mode.
Produce publication-quality documentation and supporting Factory Test activities
System Integration & Test, and field support
This requisition may be filled as a Principal BIT/CAL Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal BIT/CAL Systems Engineer.
This position is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and approval of Special Program Access prior to start.
Basic Qualifications Principal Systems Engineer:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S Citizenship is required.
A current/active DoD Secret Clearance.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
Experience with MATLAB for Data Analysis
Domain experience in sensor simulations for RF sensors
Experience with integration and test of RADAR, SIGINT, or EW systems
Experience programming in C/C++
Basic Qualifications of a Senior Principal Systems Engineer:
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S Citizenship is required.
A current/active DoD Secret Clearance.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
Experience with MATLAB for Data Analysis
Domain experience in sensor simulations for RF sensors
Experience with integration and test of RADAR, SIGINT, or EW systems
Experience programming in C/C++
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degrees in in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
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Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.