Engineer Digital with Security Clearance

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 1, 2024

Job 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 comeOur 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 moonWe 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 wayOur 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 impossibleOur 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 comeOur 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 moonWe 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 wayOur 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 impossibleOur employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Missions Systems is seeking experienced Digital engineers to join our team of qualified, diverse subsystems I&T engineers supporting the Advanced Multifunction Subsystem programs in Baltimore, MDQualified candidate will provide leadership and support of subsystem integration, test and verification activities for programs utilizing the Next-Generation Advanced Real-Time Digital Control infrastructureRoles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:--- Supporting (and Leading as appropriate) RF and Digital Performance integrating antenna HW, SW and FW including hands-on involvement in support of complex integration events
* Working with interdisciplinary teams to implement and integrate digital subsystems control functions e.gTime Align and Data Late
* Working with interdisciplinary teams to test and integrate various CCA/LRU firmware functionalities i.e., PCIe, ACI/RFIC Sequencers, Distributed Synchronizers, sFPDP, and FPGA-MCM communication
* Developing integration and test plans for digital subsystems
* Setting up test benches and executing comprehensive digital test plans & procedures
* Participating in I&T readiness reviews and design reviews
* Coordinating and supporting integration & test activities that may include flight test
* Reviewing and evaluating test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
* Performing analysis of test results and preparing comprehensive reportsExperienced candidates will have experience designing, developing and/or testing RF and/or microwave antenna systems and/or related Digital hardwareQualified candidates have the ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativityBasic Qualifications for a Principal Digital Integration & Test Engineer:
* Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, a Master's degree with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.--- U.SCitizenship is required
* An active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
* Experience with lab test equipment: i.e.: function generator, oscilloscope, multi meter, network analyzer, etc.
* Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex HW/SW integration problems
* Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
* Comfortable creating test support applications and tools using MATLAB, python, etc.
* Familiarity working with embedded real time software and digital systems
* Working knowledge of ACT-based products and digital control architectures
* Working knowledge of embedded systems design and implementationPreferred Qualifications:
* Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields
* U.SCitizenship is required
* An active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
* Experience working on Advanced Multifunction AESA Special Access Programs
* Experience testing software written in C, C++
* Experience in Subsystem requirements (hardware and software) derivation, flow-down, and configuration
* Experience developing scripts in python to automate manual processes This position is contingent upon transfer of DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to startingSalary Range: $91,600 - $137,400 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 conditionsEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base payAnnual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company resultsEmployees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term IncentivesIn 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 dateHowever, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidatesNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforceWe 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 classFor our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO U.SCitizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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