System Engineer

About the role

Join Northrop Grumman Mission Systems to lead hands-on integration, testing, and verification for advanced RF sensor and radar systems (including airborne and ground-based radars). You will collaborate with cross-functional software, hardware, and firmware teams to ensure mission-critical technologies perform under real-world conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on integration, troubleshooting, and testing of complex RF sensor systems and labs.
• Develop and execute comprehensive system test plans, procedures, acceptance test protocols, and reports.
• Analyze test results using MATLAB and scripting tools to evaluate system performance and verify requirements.
• Use RF lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers) to diagnose HW/SW/FW issues.
• Support flight tests, environmental testing, and readiness reviews alongside multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's + 5 yrs, Master's + 3 yrs, or Ph.D. + 1 yr in STEM (or +4 yrs experience in lieu of a degree).

Senior Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's + 8 yrs, Master's + 6 yrs, or Ph.D. + 4 yrs in STEM (or +4 yrs experience in lieu of a degree).

Requirements for Both Levels:

• U.S. Citizenship with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and SAP eligibility.
• Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment and MATLAB for test scripting and data analysis.
• Proven background in system-level troubleshooting and hardware/software integration.

Preferred Skills

• Top Secret clearance
• Python scripting
• C/C++ knowledge
• Embedded systems
• Prior radar/RF sensor experience

Pay

• Principal Level: $108,800 – $163,200
• Senior Principal Level: $135,800 – $203,600

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available
• Health & savings plans
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 9/80 work schedules