Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 30, 2020

Job Description:

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of fun along the way. 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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer.Essential Responsibilities:

• The engineer will perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Support hands-on integration activities both in the laboratory and on the aircraft.
• Support required in-flight test activities.
• Perform analyses at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.Qualifying candidates must be able to work complex technical problems, provide meaningful solutions, and act as a consultant to management in terms of direction to be taken and in the pursuing of courses of action. The successful candidate will work under general supervision. The successful candidate will demonstrate the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.Northrop Grumman is a leading developer and manufacturer of military aircraft systems including the B-2 stealth bomber, E-2 Hawkeye, Joint STARS, Global Hawk unmanned aircraft and multiple other advanced air platforms. Come join our Electronic Warfare team in beautiful Melbourne, FL where you will be supporting the latest state-of-the-art EW subsystems for advanced air platforms!ELEPAYMELENGQualifications:Basic Qualifications:
  • BS degree in Engineering, Physics or other STEM field and 5+ years of systems integration experience or Master's degree in STEM field and 3+ years of systems integration experience
  • Must have an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance that has been granted/renewed within the past 5 years
  • Must be able to obtain Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Start date is contingent upon receiving Program Special Access.)Preferred Qualifications:
    • Previous work experience with Military Aircraft DoD programs.Familiar with common avionics protocols, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 419, RS-232/485, etc
    • Knowledge in Full life-cycle hardware/software development.Previous work experience or college coursework in System Design behavior analysis.
    • Experience in working with Specialty Engineering (Environmental Qualification, EMI/C, Safety, HF).
    • Ability to obtain a Class 3 medical certification for aircraft flight event support.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills.
    • Ability to interface with a multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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