Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Requisition ID: R10188213

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Elkridge, Maryland, United States of America | Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America | Hanover, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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 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 & Sciences organization is looking for you to join our team as a Systems Test Engineer supporting System Integration and Test (I&T) efforts in the G/ATOR program family, based out of our portfolio in the Maritime & Land Sensors and Systems (MLSS) Division. We are seeking a new team member to be the System I&T Technical Lead for G/ATOR Production program testing.

This position is a full-time on-site position, and will be located in the Linthicum, Maryland area. This position at times will require support on 2nd shift and weekends.

Role Responsibilities:

• Technical Lead for Production Systems I&T efforts

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and test RF sensor systems

• Lead troubleshooting strategies and execution for system test

• Support integration / lab environment development and establishment

• Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to understand expected unit level and system level behavior, and ensure testing is producing expected data points

• Support the development and maintenance of system integration plans and system test plans

This position is contingent upon successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required

• Ability to drive and lead program technical tasks for a team of engineers

• Strong ability to communicate cross-functionally

• Minimum 4 years experience with Subsystem and/or System level test

• Minimum 2 years experience with component level troubleshooting and resolving integration problems

• Experience with RF lab test equipment: signal generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.

• Ability to read schematics and system diagrams

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with ground radars and AESA radar development, design, test

• Experience with the G/ATOR program

• Understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution

• Knowledge and experience with antenna or subsystem control design, test, measurements

• Experience with test scripting, data analysis, and/or signal processing

• SAP ERP product knowledge

• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment

• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience and exposure (Software/Digital, Hardware, Electrical, Systems)

• Familiarity working with embedded real time software and digital systems

• Master’s degree in STEM or technical leadership

• Experience supporting USMC and/or USAF customer

• Ability to qualify for program access based on customer requirements (SAP/SAR)

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

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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. 

Salary Range: $119,200 - $178,000

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