Principal Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions.

In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning.

We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.

By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

As an integral part of our Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team in Elkridge, MD, you will support test and verification activities of Voice Switches for the FAA and for international customers.

This will be an on-site position located in Elkridge, MD.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Systems Engineer.

**Roles and Responsibilities:**

+ Possess a background in voice and data communication
+ Have experience with network protocols
+ Work with either hardware or embedded software to solve problems
+ Perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments.
+ Have the ability to explain technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences
+ Have the ability to transfer Customer requests into actionable engineering execution
+ 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.

**This position is contingent upon** **the ability to obtain or maintain an active DoD Secret clearance prior to start.**

**Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer:**

+ 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 a DoD secret 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.
+ Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
+ Experience with embedded systems design and implementation.

**Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer:**

+ Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 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 a DoD secret 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.
+ Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
+ Experience with embedded systems design and implementation.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Prior voice switch experience
+ Experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
+ Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields.
+ Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
+ 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

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

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

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/  

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80.

The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.



Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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.

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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.

However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Required Skill Profession

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