Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 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 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. We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer based out of Chantilly, VA. What You'll Get to Do: This position will be located in Chantilly, VA at the SIGINT Technology Center's (STC). The STC is where technology and teamwork come together to meet the unique needs of the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The STC is comprised of multiple mission-focused programs with projects ranging from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) SIGINT payload and data link development to OCONUS/CONUS mission/maintenance support. STC tasks include system design, engineering development, system integration, hands-on build and test, field operations and maintenance, training, and production. This role is to support a program that works on SIGINT payloads that are integrated onto various airborne and ground platforms. The team supports tasking ranging from Operations and Maintenance (O&M) to Research and Development (R&D) to low quantity Production. The current portfolio includes 9 different types of systems and 32 fielded systems that are operated globally. The team provides 24/7/365 subject matter expert (SME) support to ensure the systems are functioning properly. In support of these systems, the team coordinates with external parties including field service representatives (FSRs), payload operators, subcontractors, and our government customer for engineering and maintenance tasks. The program focuses on daily tasking dictated by the customer's mission and a 24/7/365 operational tempo managed by Internal Product Team (IPTs) leads including troubleshooting issues, providing guidance for maintenance and upgrades, recreating findings reported by operators, and interfacing with our internal logistician. The systems engineer in this position will be supporting the operations and maintenance task order. As part of this role, they will be supporting these systems by developing a general knowledge of system architectures, supporting mission operations, executing Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), failure analysis, documentation development, and operations development. Additional opportunities may include CONUS flight test events, product and engineering solution development, system design, test kit development, and or build and test of production systems. Primary responsibilities will be conducting the assembly, testing, and checkout of SIGINT systems and subsystems. Specific tasks require knowledge of digital signal processing, high power RF transmitters, receivers, antennas, antenna positioning systems, computers, and computer interfaces. Roles and Responsibilities: Support operations and maintenance of fielded SIGINT systems Support the assembly, test, and documentation for hardware components, software operations, and high-level systems Interface and collaborate with customers, end users, operators, and Field Service Representatives for: On-call pager support, On-call Subject Matter Expertise support, and On-call troubleshooting Develop and execute troubleshooting procedures for use in real time operations, OCONUS test sites, and System Integration Labs (SILs) Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to upgrade and improve developmental and fielded systems to maximize uptime and capabilities Knowledge of system architecture & mission operations
Conduct Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), failure analysis, documentation development, and operations development
Develop documentation
Willing to hold the 24/7 pager for 7-day shifts quarterly in compliance with the contracts SOW ( pre-req to starting this is getting a TS/SCI clearance) . Additional pager compensation is provided during pager shifts. Extended Responsibilities may include: Participate in CONUS flight test events.
Develop product and engineering solutions.
Design systems and develop or utilize test kits.
Build and test production systems. This requisition may be filled at either a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer. Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer: Must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree; Minimum of 0 years with master's degree; Minimum of 0 Years experience with PhD
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques
Experience with lab test equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, multi-meter, spectrum analyzers, etc.
Knowledge and experience with at least 5 of the preferred qualification technical skills Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer: Must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
Minimum of 5 Years of experience with a bachelor's degree; Minimum of 3 Years with master's degree; Minimum of 1 Years experience with PhD
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards , theories, concepts, and techniques Experience with lab test equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, multi-meter, spectrum analyzers, etc. Knowledge and experience with at least 5 of the preferred qualification technical skills Preferred Qualifications for both levels: Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
A background and strong demonstrated success in test, design, and integration
Knowledge of RF and radio communication system components & functions Proficient with RF test equipment
Experience in cable design and testing Knowledge and familiarity with Windows and Linux Operating Systems, specifically the ability to execute in command line and rapidly navigate both operating systems
Experience with networking architecture and cisco language Knowledge and experience with scripting for automation Knowledge of system architecture
Strong knowledge of SIGINT operations
Experience with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and failure analysis
Demonstrated experience in documentation and operational processes development
Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.) Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more. Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values . The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers . click apply for full job details