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Systems Engineers - Integration & Test - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman · Baltimore, MD · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$88k–$131k/yrFull-time

Relocation assistance may be available. Active DoD Secret clearance required for start; must be able to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP). US citizenship required. Occasional travel (10%).

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineers (Level 2 or 3) in Baltimore, MD to support test and verification activities of RF sensor systems. These include airborne RADARs for fighter jets & UAVs (F-22, F-35, F-16, Global Hawk/Triton, Gray Eagle/STARLite), airborne surveillance RADARs for AWACS and E-7 (MESA), and ground and maritime RADARs (G/ATOR, SEWIP).

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments.
  • Synthesize internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints.
  • Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements.
  • Participate in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews, and conduct audits of I&T program facilities.
  • Coordinate integrated testing activities that may include environmental, reliability, and occasional flight test.
  • Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
  • Perform analysis of test results and prepare comprehensive reports.
  • Use modeling and simulation tools to expedite testing of individual units before all system components are available and for troubleshooting and repair of failed units.
  • Support System Integration Labs (SILs, Mode benches, MATE) as a maintainer, including bench design updates, routine maintenance, and configuration management of HW/SW and processors.
  • Assist in LRIP Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) execution, data collection, and preparation of test reports.
  • Execute HW DVT and SSQT test procedures, including scenario regression and stability runs.
  • Support Mode SIL bench operations and provide flight test support under direction of senior staff.
  • Execute regression test procedures for system software (OFP, FW, FESW, BSCT, and related elements).
  • Follow established ATP and MATE test procedures and contribute to updates based on lessons learned.
  • Help trace requirements to test cases and verification activities (e.g., VCRM, verification documentation).
  • Support PBS SE requirements verification and closure activities.
  • Participate in hardware and software troubleshooting on benches and SILs.
  • Collaborate with SIT, TDE, FW, FESW, subsystem I&T, SEC, Mode, and other engineering teams to resolve issues and improve test efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Systems, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Math, or related).
  • 2+ years of relevant experience, or 0 years with a Master’s. An additional 4 years of academic or professional experience in systems engineering, integration & test, or lab/bench test work may substitute.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
  • US citizenship.
  • Ability to work in lab and SIL environments, including off-shift or extended operations as program needs dictate.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work 2nd shift.
  • Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with integration labs (SILs, MATE, Mode benches) or automated test systems.
  • Familiarity with requirements management and verification tools (e.g., VCRM or equivalent).
  • Experience with scripting or data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB/NextASE or similar).

Pay

Primary salary range: $87,500.00 - $131,400.00. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in 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 and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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