Space RADAR Integration and Test - Technical Lead - Staff Engineer Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems 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 Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Space Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) Technical Lead to support the final (payload-level) AI&T of a Space RADAR Payload which includes an Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) antenna and processor for a production Space program.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership, direction and support to 12 integration and test engineers supporting 3 shifts (24 hours per day) x 5 days per week

• Communicate/collaborate with RADAR subject matter experts to evaluate RADAR performance and verify requirements are met for sell-off

• Communicate technical issues to program leadership

• Help resolve technical issues with the test procedures and test equipment

• Help resolve test failures

• Collaborate with the IPT Lead/Cost Account Manager who will manage the scheduling, tasking, and providing status of work complete for this effort

This position is on-site in a classified, high bay cleanroom and RF anechoic chamber/compact range.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in STEM with 12 years relevant experience or 10 years with MS

• RADAR Integration and Test experience

• Space Integration and Test (I&T) experience at subsystem, Payload, or Vehicle-level

• Technical leadership

• Ability for some limited travel (less than 10% time) to support payload delivery and AI&T efforts at the Space Vehicle Integrator's site and the launch sites

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering

• Space RADAR Payload I&T experience

Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $236,300.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.