Principal Systems Engineering Consultant

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: October 8, 2024

Job Description:

Category: Engineering
Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
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 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer to support our Flight Test organization, located in Baltimore, MD. The Systems Engineer is responsible for the electrical design, integration, and flight testing of systems under test on flying test beds. This includes electrical systems interface definition, design, electrical system integration, electrical system verification & validation test support, cost & risk analyses, and supportability & effectiveness of the system under test. The Systems Engineer is also responsible for proper operation of system under test during test bed ground and active flight operations.
Work with a skilled team of experienced former military test pilots, system software and hardware experts, and other flight test professionals integrating and testing advanced sensor systems on board highly modified experimental aircraft.
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation.
domestically only, no overseas travel anticipated)
This position may be filled at either a Level 2 or a Level 3 (Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer):
Required mid-shift hours are from 11:00 am to 8:00 p.m.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 2 (Systems Engineer):

A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with a BS Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering or other related STEM; or 0 years relevant experience with a MS degree in STEM Field.
Experience with design, integration and/or troubleshooting of electrical systems
Experience with avionic systems development and testing
Willingness and ability to fly on experimental aircraft
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
A current ACTIVE DoD Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access clearance
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 (Principal Systems Engineer):

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a BS Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering or other related STEM; or 3 years relevant experience with a MS degree in STEM Field.
Experience with design, integration and/or troubleshooting of electrical systems
Experience with avionic systems development and testing
Willingness and ability to fly on experimental aircraft
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
A current ACTIVE DoD Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access clearance
Knowledge of aircraft systems - primarily avionics, electrical power, and cooling
Field Engineering experience including actual Flight Test Experience
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. We 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 class.

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