Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer I&T Technical Lead

Relocation assistance may be available. Active DoD Secret clearance required to start. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer I&T Technical Lead to support Integration and Test efforts in the G/ATOR program family, based in the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division. This is an on-site, primarily first-shift position located in Baltimore, Maryland. The role requires flexibility to support outdoor test efforts during evenings and weekends as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Systems Bench Technical Lead for I&T efforts
• Integrate, troubleshoot, and test RF sensor systems
• Lead troubleshooting strategies and execution for system test
• Support integration and lab environment development
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to understand expected unit and system level behavior
• Ensure testing produces expected data points
• Support development and maintenance of system integration and test plans

Requirements

Principal Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields (an additional 4 years of experience may substitute for a degree)
• U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret Clearance
• Ability to lead program technical tasks for a team of engineers
• Strong cross-functional communication skills
• Flexibility to support multiple shifts (including second shift and weekends) as test schedules demand
• Experience with RF lab test equipment: signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software/firmware integration problems
• Ability to read schematics and system diagrams
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of RF systems and hardware
• Self-motivated with ability to take ownership of tasks
• Hands-on integration and test experience
• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD

Senior Principal Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields (an additional 2 years of experience may substitute for a degree)
• U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret Clearance
• Ability to lead program technical tasks for a team of engineers
• Strong cross-functional communication skills
• Flexibility to support multiple shifts (including second shift and weekends) as test schedules demand
• Experience with RF lab test equipment: signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software/firmware integration problems
• Ability to read schematics and system diagrams
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of RF systems and hardware
• Self-motivated with ability to take ownership of tasks
• Hands-on integration and test experience
• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams
• Experience supporting and resolving complex technical problems
• Knowledge and experience with ground radars and AESA radar development, design, and test
• Experience with the G/ATOR program and/or Land & Maritime Sensors (LMS) programs
• Understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning
• Ability to motivate and drive teams to meet goals
• Knowledge and experience with antenna or subsystem control design, test, and measurements
• Experience with test scripting, data analysis, and/or signal processing
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment
• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience (Software/Digital, Hardware, Electrical, Systems)
• Master’s degree in STEM or technical leadership
• Experience supporting USMC and/or USAF customers

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 – $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 – $203,600.00

Base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business