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Northrop Grumman

Systems / Principal Systems Engineer

chantilly, VA

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Northrop Grumman lists this Systems / Principal Systems Engineer opportunity in chantilly, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Uncleared

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.

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.)

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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

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chantilly, VA, 22021, US

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