Principal Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Systems Engineer Integration and Test

$102,400 - $153,600/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Frederick, MD

Full-time - Principal

Frederick, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman involves supporting the test and verification activities of advanced RF sensor systems. This position is integral to the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team, focusing on hands-on integration and testing of both hardware and software components in development and production environments. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive testing and analysis of system requirements, contributing to the development of revolutionary systems that impact lives globally.

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 the occasional flight test.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of the 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts