Northrop Grumman

Payload AI&T Lead Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman$135K — $203K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at application time, with ability to obtain SCI access.
  • Bachelor's with 8+ years, Master's with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years in relevant engineering fields.
  • Proven leadership experience in technical teams.
  • Strong background in systems development, integration, and testing.
  • Experience across multiple engineering disciplines with effective cross-functional communication.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in Linthicum, MD.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the systems engineering, integration, and test (SEIT) efforts for the program.
  • Oversee horizontal and vertical integration across engineering elements.
  • Ensure integrity of engineering processes and development of key engineering deliverables.
  • Lead systems engineering activities for space subsystems and payloads.
  • Conduct analysis and tool development for integration and test.
  • Develop scripts for RF data analysis and system compliance assessments.
  • Create and operate custom software tools during integration and testing workflows.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance.
  • Savings plan participation.
  • Paid holidays and vacation/PTO for personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is a strategic partner specializing in delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions for classified and unclassified missions in space. As part of Eastern Region Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (ER-SEIT), you will have the opportunity to experience the entire space design lifecycle. We do it all here, on-site, from sensors to payloads to full up spacecraft, supporting Class A to Class D missions. All the way from early mission and concept design to on-orbit operational support.

As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to support efforts on both concept and product development to deliver key solutions to our customers. We cover a wide variety expertise within the systems engineering domain. This includes mission engineering, requirements, architecture, modeling and simulation, integration and test, verification, and validation, and many more!

The Payload AI&T Lead is responsible for directing the execution of the overall systems engineering, integration, and test (SEIT) effort on the program and is responsible for horizontal and vertical integration across all engineering elements of the program. The ideal candidate ensures the integrity of engineering processes and timely development of core engineering work products. The AI&T Lead may have Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibility, which comprises cost and schedule management for the SEIT work scope and interfaces with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, System Architect, other engineering team leads, as well as the customer.

The position will be responsible for leading systems engineering tasks for space subsystems, payloads and/or vehicles. Responsibilities include leading I&T analysis and tool development, coding/script development to analyze and interpret RF data for the purposes of debug/troubleshooting and system compliance assessment, support various test environments with different analysis needs, create/improve/operate custom SW tools during I&T and operational workflow.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance a time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 3 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields.
  • Experience leading technical teams.
  • Experience in systems development, integration, and test.
  • Demonstrated Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross-functionally.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work 100% on-site full-time in Linthicum, MD


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Risk and Opportunity Management experience.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS)
  • Experience with Space sensor payloads, including antennas, radar, EO/IR, and/or communications.
  • Experience interfacing with large multi-site/multi-division teams.


Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
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