Systems / Principal Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman · United States-Virginia-Chantilly ·
- Seniority
- Principal
- Category
- Software engineering
- Experience
- 0+ years
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.
Are you interested in defining possible? Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a candidate to fill a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer position.
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer to join Mission Systems Discipline Engineering Organization. This position will be located in Chantilly, VA.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, integrate, enhance, and productionize solutions
Support the assembly, test, and documentation for hardware components, software integration, and systems of systems
Interface and collaborate with customers, end users, operators, and field representatives
Develop a comprehensive knowledge of system architecture & mission operations to be able to communicate both upwards and outwards
Conduct Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), failure analysis, documentation development, and operations development
Develop and maintain requirements
Participate in test events
This requisition may be filled at either a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer level.
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
A background and strong demonstrated success in test, design, and integration
Knowledge of RF and radio communication system components & functions
Experience with lab test equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, multi-meter, spectrum analyzers, etc.
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
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
Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques
A background and strong demonstrated success in test, design, and integration
Knowledge of RF and radio communication system components & functions
Experience with lab test equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, multi-meter, spectrum analyzers, etc.
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
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Experience in cable design and testing
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.)