Space Radar Payload I&T Technical Advisor - Sr. Staff Engineer Systems

At Northrop Grumman we are at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation in space-based systems. Our team is dedicated to developing advanced RADAR payloads that support critical missions and enhance our capabilities in space. We seek a motivated and skilled technical leader to guide, validate, and improve the assembly, integration, and testing phases of our RADAR payload production program.

We are seeking a Space RADAR Payload I&T (Integration and Test) Technical Advisor to solve complex technical problems during the AI&T (Assembly Integration & Test) process of our space-based RADAR payloads which are comprised of an Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) and Processing Subsystem. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in RADAR I&T, technical leadership skills, and the ability to explain difficult technical concepts to program management and the I&T team and to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to solve problems.

This position is on-site in Linthicum, MD, but may be supported hybrid (sometimes remotely from home) depending on dynamic program needs

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and troubleshoot issues during AI&T, providing timely resolutions to unforeseen challenges
• Track progress and provide updates to management and stakeholders regarding test anomaly and test failure resolution
• Train, mentor, and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 14 years relevant experience, 12 years with MS, or 9 with a PhD
• Experience planning, executing, and analyzing integration and test campaigns, including near-field and compact antenna range activities for RADAR systems
• Experience integrating embedded firmware, flight software, and hardware to realize the radar system's operational modes and command/control interfaces
• No clearance required to start but must be eligible for TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering
• Space Integration and Test (I&T) experience at subsystem (e.G., RF panel, ESA, or processor), Payload, or Space Vehicle level
• Experience with ESA (Electronically Scanned Array)/Phased Array Antenna Integration, Test, and Calibration
• Experience designing and analyzing RF hardware for space-based RADAR payloads, from front-end components to beamforming and frequency conversion
• Active TS and/or SCI clearance

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