Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineers - I&T - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineers (Level 2 or Level 3) in Baltimore, MD to support test and verification activities of RF sensor systems. What you’ll get to do: As the lead developer of radars, COMMS, and SIGINT for some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a world leader in advanced sensor systems and design. These include airborne RADARs for fighter jets & UAVs including F-22, F-35, F-16, Global Hawk (Triton), and Gray Eagle (STARLite), airborne surveillance RADARs for AWACS and E-7 (MESA), and ground and maritime RADARs including G/ATOR and SEWIP. Qualified Systems Integration, Test & Evaluation (SITE) engineers will perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments;
Synthesize internal andexternal customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints;
Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements;
participate in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews and conducts audits of I&T program facilities;
Coordinate integrated testing activities that may include environmental, reliability and the occasional flight test;
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program;
Perform analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive reports;
Use modeling and simulation tools to expedite testing of individual units before all system components are available and for troubleshooting and repair of failed units.

What You’ll Get to Do:
Experienced systems engineer providing technical leadership for ATP, Development I&T, and Capabilities I&T activities. This role leads test planning and execution, lab configuration management, and requirements verification across multiple SILs and benches, while mentoring early‑career engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead lab and bench ownership

• Serve as lead maintainer for one or more integration labs/benches (e.G., SILs, Mode benches, MATE bays).

• Own bench design changes, maintenance planning, and configuration management of HW/SW, processors, and test equipment.

• Own test planning and execution

• Develop and lead LRIP ATP, HW DVT, and SSQT test plans, procedures, and success criteria.

• Define and manage regression test campaigns for system SW OFP, FW, FESW, BSCT and related components.

• Coordinate Mode SIL bench operations and flight test preparation and support, including objectives and No/Go criteria.

• Drive system integration of new capabilities

• Lead MATE and system integration of new advanced capabilities into SILs and lab environments.

• Ensure integration plans and test strategies support accelerated development and delivery schedules.

• Manage configuration and verification artifacts

• Own configuration management processes for MATE and system test environments, ensuring traceability and controlled changes.

• Lead PBS SE requirements verification, including VCRM content, verification documentation, and closure of requirements.

• Troubleshooting, coordination, and mentoring

• Lead HW/SW troubleshooting across multiple SILs and benches.

• Coordinate with SIT, TDE, FW, FESW, subsystem I&T, SEC, Mode, and other stakeholders as primary technical contact for integration and test issues.

• Mentor T02 engineers (Req A hires) in test design, execution, and verification practices.

This is a 2nd shift position

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer – Integration & Test

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience with;
  
  3+ years with a Master’s;
  
  1+ year with a PhD.

• Demonstrated experience in system integration and test on complex HW/SW systems, preferably in defense or aerospace.

• Experience leading lab/bench ownership, test campaigns, or requirements verification activities.

• Strong communication and leadership skills;
  ability to coordinate across multiple teams and present technical status to management and customers.

• Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start is required.

• Candidate must be a US citizen

• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD.

• Willingness to work 2nd shift

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer – Integration & Test

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience with;
  
  6+ years with a Master’s;
  
  4+ year with a PhD.

• Demonstrated experience in system integration and test on complex HW/SW systems, preferably in defense or aerospace.

• Experience leading lab/bench ownership, test campaigns, or requirements verification activities.

• Strong communication and leadership skills;
  ability to coordinate across multiple teams and present technical status to management and customers.

• Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start is required.

• Candidate must be a US citizen

• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD.

• Willingness to work 2nd shift

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience on Tactical Radar Programs or similar mission systems.

• Familiarity with configuration management tools and disciplined processes for complex test environments.

• Experience directing flight test objectives, No/Go criteria, and test configuration.

This position is contingent upon transfer of active DoD Secret Clearance and approved special program access.