As an integral part of our Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team in Linthicum, MD, you will support test and verification activities of RF, EO/IR, EW, SIGINT or SATCOM.

This will be an on-site position located in Linthicum, MD.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Systems Engineer.

Roles and Responsibilities:  

• Perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments.

• Synthesizes internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints.

• Participates in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements.

• Participates in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews and conducts audits of I&T program facilities.

• Coordinates integrated testing activities that may include environmental, reliability and the occasional flight test.

• Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.

• Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive reports.

• Uses modeling and simulation tools to expedite testing of individual units before all system components are available and for troubleshooting and repair of failed units.

This position is contingent upon contract award, the ability to obtain or maintain an active DoD Secret clearance with Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer: 

• 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; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 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: i.e.: function generator, oscilloscope, multi meter, network analyzer, etc.

• 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.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 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: i.e.: function generator, oscilloscope, multi meter, network analyzer, etc.

• 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

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 

• 401k 

• Educational Assistance 

• Life Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions 

• Paid Time Off 

• Health & Wellness Resources 

• Employee Discounts  

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/  

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.