Espastar-D Product Line Chief Engineer - Top Secret (Satellite/Space Systems)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sterling
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10082110Category: EngineeringLocation:
Linthicum, MD, USACitizenship Required: United States
CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No Teleworking not
available for this positionShift: Days (United States of
America)Travel Required: NoRelocation Assistance: Relocation
assistance may be availablePositions Available: 10At Northrop
Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on
revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world
today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive
spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological
advancements in our nation's history from the first flight across
the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We
look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering
spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the
way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive
diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an
insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our
employees are not only part of history, they're making history.The
Engineering and Sciences organization (E& S) pushes the
boundariesof innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and
drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with
providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design,
produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while
providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of
our mission!Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking mid-level
Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineers to support test and
verification activities of RF, EO/IR, EW, SIGINT or SATCOM. What
you'll get to do: As the lead developer of radars, COMMS, and
SIGINT for some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal,
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a world leader in advanced
sensor systems and design. These include radars for the F-22, Joint
Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, AWACS, MESA, G/ATOR and UAV systems
such as Global Hawk. Qualified Systems Integration, Test &
Evaluation (SITE) engineers will perform hands-on integration and
testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware
and software components in development and production environments;
Synthesizes internal and external customer needs and requirements
into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule
constraints; Participates in the development and execution of
comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying
system requirements; participates in I&T readiness reviews,
design reviews and conducts audits of I& T program facilities;
Coordinates integrated testing activities that may include
environmental, reliability and the occasional flight test; Reviews
and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test
program; Performs analysis of test results and prepares
comprehensive reports; Uses modeling and simulation tools to
expedite testing of individual units before all system components
are available and for troubleshooting and repair of failed
units.Roles & Responsibilities: Testing/troubleshooting RF, EO/IR,
SIGINT, and SATCOM systems Technical ability in a lab based
integration and test environment A working knowledge of RF based
test equipment Collaborate with software and hardware teams to
understand expected unit level and system level behavior to define
test cases and define & develop test capabilities that exercise and
stress respective software and hardware capabilities. Collaborate
with software and hardware subject matter experts to ensure testing
is producing expected data points. Support the development and
maintenance of system integration plans and system test plans.
Support systems engineering technical reviews. Collaborate with
integration and test lead, lab management and information
technology infrastructure teams to ensure the availability of
requisite power, compute, physical security, safety mechanisms, and
environmental conditioning.This is a Dual Band Requisition,
candidates will be considered for both the Principal and Sr.
Principal Levels based upon the Basic Requirements below.Basic
Qualifications for a Principal: Five (5) years of experience with
Bachelors in Science; Three (3) years of experience with Masters;
Zero (0) years of experience with PhD in a STEM discipline Ability
to obtain security clearance 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 Solid
verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate
internally Ability to qualify for program access based on customer
requirements (SAP/SAR) Knowledge of embedded systems design and
implementationPreferred Qualifications: Active DoD Top Secret
Clearance or higher Previous experience working on a Special Access
Program Experience with Control Account Manager (CAM)/ E arned
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 implementationBasic Qualifications for a Senior
Principal: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 9 years'
experience, Master's degree with 7 years' experience, 4 years'
experience with PhD Ability to obtain security clearance Utilizes
experience and knowledge of lab test equipment to develop and apply
digital engineering tools and techniques to further the progress of
digital transformation for Systems Engineering and Integration and
Test. Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex HW/SW
integration problems Experience with RF, Radar Systems, EW, EOIR
Experience working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team
environment Strong verbal and written communication skills to
effectively communicate internally and external team members
Ability to qualify for program access based on customer
requirements (SAP/SAR) Some experience working with embedded
systems design and implementationPreferred Qualifications: Secret
clearance Experience in the development of ground, air, or
sea-based radar systems Experience with CAM/ EVMS Experience with
proposals, basis of estimate creation, etc. Knowledge and
experience testing software written in C, C++. Knowledge and
experience developing scripts in python to automate manual
processes. Knowledge and experience coding in MATLAB to support
capability characterization. Knowledge and experience with Agile
principles, tools and implementationSalary Range: $96,600 USD
$144,900 USDSalary Range 2: $119,784 USD $179,676 USDEmployees may
be eligible for 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of
benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability
insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off
(PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The health and safety
of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company
encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19
vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in
the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical
or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions
and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor
vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042
https://www.Saferfederalworkforce.Gov/contractors/.Northrop Grumman
is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are
proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer,
making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national
origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected
class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement,
please visit http://www.Northropgrumman.Com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship
is required for most positions.
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