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The Engineering & Sciences organization is looking for you to join our team as a Systems Test Engineer supporting Integration and Test efforts in the G/ATOR program family, based out of our portfolio in the Maritime & Land Sensors and Systems (MLSS) Division. We are seeking new team members to support both antenna and system-level testing on G/ATOR Production programs.

This position is an on-site position, and will be located in Linthicum, Maryland. Candidates must be able to work 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 10:00PM-7:00AM).

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

Role Responsibilities:

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and test Antennas and RF sensor systems

• Perform Antenna Measurements and Data Reduction

• Support integration / lab environment development and establishment

• Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to understand expected unit level and system level behavior, and ensure testing is producing expected data points

• Define & develop test capabilities that exercise and stress respective software and hardware capabilities

• Support the development and maintenance of system integration plans and system test plans

• Perform all responsibilities at multiple Northrop Grumman sites in Linthicum, MD

This position is contingent upon transfer of DoD Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Test 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.

• A current/active DoD secret clearance is required

• Ability to perform work independently

• Experience with both Subsystem and System level test

• Experience with antenna test and performing antenna measurements

• Experience with RF lab test equipment: signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving HW/SW/FW integration problems

• Experience with test scripting, data analysis, and/or signal processing

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

• Must be able to work 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 10:00PM-7:00AM)

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Systems Test 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.

• A current/active DoD secret clearance is required

• Ability to perform work independently

• Experience with both Subsystem and System level test

• Experience with antenna test and performing antenna measurements

• Experience with RF lab test equipment: signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving HW/SW/FW integration problems

• Experience with test scripting, data analysis, and/or signal processing

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

• Must be able to work 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 10:00PM-7:00AM)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with antenna or subsystem control design

• Knowledge and experience with ground radars and AESA radar development, design, test

• Understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution

• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience and exposure (Software/Digital, Hardware, Electrical, Systems) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally

• Familiarity working with embedded real time software and digital systems

• Master’s degree in STEM or technical leadership

• Experience supporting USMC and/or USAF customer

• Ability to qualify for program access based on customer requirements (SAP/SAR)

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.