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Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineers - I&T - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman

United States-Maryland-Baltimore, US$109k – $163konsite

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

At 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 boundaries of 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' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineers (Level 2 or Level 3) in Baltimore, MD to support test and verification activities of RF sensor systems. 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 airborne RADARs for fighter jets & UAVs including F-22, F-35, F-16, Global Hawk (Triton), and Gray Eagle (STARLite), airborne surveillance RADARs for AWACS and E-7 (MESA), and ground and maritime RADARs including G/ATOR and SEWIP.  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; 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 conducts 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 test program; Perform analysis of test results and prepares 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.

What You’ll Get to Do:   Experienced systems engineer providing technical leadership for ATP, Development I&T, and Capabilities I&T activities. This role leads test planning and execution, lab configuration management, and requirements verification across multiple SILs and benches, while mentoring early‑career engineers. 

Key responsibilities   • Lead lab and bench ownership  

• Serve as lead maintainer for one or more integration labs/benches (e.g., SILs, Mode benches, MATE bays). 

• Own bench design changes, maintenance planning, and configuration management of HW/SW, processors, and test equipment. 

• Own test planning and execution  

• Develop and lead LRIP ATP, HW DVT, and SSQT test plans, procedures, and success criteria. 

• Define and manage regression test campaigns for system SW OFP, FW, FESW, BSCT and related components. 

• Coordinate Mode SIL bench operations and flight test preparation and support, including objectives and No/Go criteria. 

• Drive system integration of new capabilities  

• Lead MATE and system integration of new advanced capabilities into SILs and lab environments. 

• Ensure integration plans and test strategies support accelerated development and delivery schedules. 

• Manage configuration and verification artifacts  

• Own configuration management processes for MATE and system test environments, ensuring traceability and controlled changes. 

• Lead PBS SE requirements verification, including VCRM content, verification documentation, and closure of requirements. 

• Troubleshooting, coordination, and mentoring  

• Lead HW/SW troubleshooting across multiple SILs and benches. 

• Coordinate with SIT, TDE, FW, FESW, subsystem I&T, SEC, Mode, and other stakeholders as primary technical contact for integration and test issues. 

• Mentor T02 engineers (Req A hires) in test design, execution, and verification practices. 

This is a 2nd shift position

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level. 

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer – Integration & Test • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or related field with 5+ years  of relevant experience with;  3+ years  with a Master’s;  1+ year  with a PhD. 

• Demonstrated experience in system integration and test on complex HW/SW systems, preferably in defense or aerospace. 

• Experience leading lab/bench ownership, test campaigns, or requirements verification activities. 

• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to coordinate across multiple teams and present technical status to management and customers. 

• Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start is required.

• Candidate must be a US citizen

• Ability to work onsite in B

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