Staff Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — 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.

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — 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.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector, Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) is a leading innovator in advanced microelectronics design and fabrication. MDA is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer. This position is located in Baltimore, MD.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather and analyze functional and non-functional requirements specific to AWG, Oscilloscope, RF Synthesizer, and Network Analyzer applications.
• Collaborate with domain experts to ensure that the hardware meets the technical requirements for signal generation, analysis, and measurement.
• Ensure that the hardware architecture supports responsive and real-time user interactions.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in hardware systems, ensuring that the instruments operate with minimal latency and high throughput.
• Act as a technical liaison between software development teams, hardware engineers, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Systems Engineer will assist in driving program goals and strategies by building a system that aligns to the organization.
• Collaborate with project managers to estimate project timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables related to hardware development for electronic instruments.

This position is contingent upon clearance.

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.

Basic Qualifications for Staff Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 years of experience.
• Demonstrated an ability to design and implement advanced signal processing algorithms required for AWG, Oscilloscope, RF Synthesizer, Network Analyzer functionalities, etc.
• Experience in collaborating with software, data science, and DevOps teams to ensure comprehensive testing of hardware solutions, including unit tests, integration tests, and full system tests.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to hardware engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in hardware development.
• Develops thorough definition of system external interfaces.
• Experience in systems development, integration, and test.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations relevant to electronic instruments, such as safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Active US Government security clearance per customers requirements

Preferred Qualifications for Staff Systems Engineer

• Experience in provide presentations of results and progress to customers and senior management.
• Lead architectural reviews and design discussions to ensure adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Experience with programming languages such as: Python & MATLAB
• Guiding scrum teams on Agile and Scrum practices, identifying and resolving issues that hinder the team’s progress, including proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence and other Agile project management software is crucial for tracking progress, managing backlogs.
• Experience with overseeing Software Integration and Test. i.e. Software Unit tests, Software Integration Tests, and Software User Acceptance Tests.
•  Strong written and verbal communication with sound leadership skills, including negotiation and decision-making.

Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.