RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: A US Government security clearance per customers requirements.
TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre 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 Test Engineer. This position is located at Annapolis Junction, MD.
What You’ll Get to Do:
Lead the installation, integration, inspection, and testing of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom cryogenic system electrical equipment used to advance research efforts of superconducting microelectronic devices.
Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate hardware failures to support system build-out and sell-off. Support system hand-off to internal customers.
Effectively communicate project status to technical leadership, functional management, and stakeholders.
Communicate design modifications to cross-functional teams throughout the design lifecycle, including participation in design reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR, TRR).
Develop and write test plans based on customer and system requirements.
Execute tests for individual hardware (both custom and COTS) and entire systems to validate functionality.
Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements.
Develop and sustain installation and integration process documentation.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience, a Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant experience.
Working knowledge in one of the following languages: MATLAB, Python, C, or C++.
Working knowledge of standard test equipment: network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and/or signal analyzers.
Working knowledge of RF cable networks.
Working knowledge of standard electrical design components: filters, couplers, splitters, mixers, amplifiers, etc.
Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrated ability to use basic hand tools.
Must be a US Citizen
Active US Government security clearance per customer requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in creating system requirements and writing test procedures.
Background in lab or field testing.
Familiarity with cryogenic test systems: dilution refrigeration, 4 Kelvin cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR), and liquid helium emersion.
Primary Level Salary Range: $155,500.00 - $233,300.00
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.