Systems Engineer - Integration and Test (FA1057)

Requisition ID : R10186763

Category : Engineering

Location : Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America

Clearance Type : Polygraph

Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available : 1

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 pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Today's dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets.

One of our most challenging new fields is Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA), which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems. The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) department is seeking a Systems Engineer - Integration and Test to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems. You'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers.

This position will serve on-site at Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) in Linthicum / Annapolis Junction, MD.

What You'll get to Do :

Support the installation, integration, and testing of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom equipment used to further research efforts on superconducting microelectronic devices.

Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate equipment issues to support system build-out and sell-off.

Communicate project status to the Integration and Test (I&T) IPT Lead.

Collaborate with research scientists and systems engineers to perform system architecture characterization studies on various system components.

Design, develop, and implement testing methods for individual pieces of equipment (both custom and COTS) and entire systems.

Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer - Integration and Test :

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience.

Working knowledge in one of the following languages : MATLAB, Python, C, or C++.

Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Demonstrated ability to use basic manual tools.

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS / SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications for Systems Engineer - Integration and Test :

Active TS / SCI with poly security clearance.

Working knowledge of standard test equipment : network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and / or signal analyzers.

Working knowledge of standard design components : filters, couplers, splitters, amplifiers, etc.

Familiarity with cryogenic test systems : dilution Refrigeration, 4 Kelvin cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium emersion.

Salary Range : $85,400 - $134,200

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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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