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Consulting Systems Engineer

AT Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman

Consulting Systems Engineer

Baltimore, MD

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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, but they're also making history.

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a qualified and experienced Consulting Systems Engineer or to join the Systems Engineering Integration & Test group under the Tactical Fighters Business Unit. Candidate should have a very strong Systems Integration and technical lead background. This position would be based in Linthicum, MD., which requires being onsite, and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Working and consulting on multiple programs across all aspects of System I&T.

Includes test plan/procedure development, product Qualification testing (Environmental, EMI/EMC, and Electrical Power), System ATP development and execution/sell-off, flight test.

Performs Environmental, EMI/EMC, and Electrical Power testing, analyzing, mitigating and troubleshooting from components to systems level.

Regularly takes a leadership role in providing insight and knowledge transfer to others on internal and external technical solutions to solve complex problems.

Product integration, regression, and verification testing including checkout in system test labs.

Provides technical leadership, direction, and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical results.

This position is contingent upon transfer of DoD Secret Clearance with Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.*
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 16 years of experience, a Master's degree with 14 years of experience or a PhD with 12 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

U.S Citizenship is required.

Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher and Special Program Access (SAP) is required

10 years of technical experience in systems engineering and integration of complex systems, including systems development, manufacture, test, product Qualification testing (Environmental, EMI/EMC, and Electrical Power), operations, including previous technical or project leadership positions.

Strong collaboration skills with experience working across BUs, divisions, and sectors as well as strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

12 years experience as Systems I&T technical Lead of complex systems, to include systems development, integration and test and sell-off, manufacture, product Qualification testing (Environmental, EMI/EMC, and Electrical Power), including hardware and software test implementation.

Ability to review and tailor Environmental, EMI/EMC, Electrical Power, System ATP and Flight test requirements to meet specified product and system performance.

Experience integrating multiple engineering specialties and stakeholders across multiple Teams and Suppliers

Experience leading the performance of technical tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either a chief engineer or technical lead.

Experience with tailoring Mil Standards to meet system performance requirements during product Qualification testing. (Mil Standards 810x, 461x, 740x, etc.)

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

* Employee Discounts

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Salary Range: $197,500.00 - $296,300.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Baltimore, MD, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10193403
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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