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Northrop Grumman

Engineer Systems 3/4

The SIGINT Technology Center (STC) is where Technology and Teamwork come together to meet the unique needs of the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The qualified applicant will join an engineering team which supports the operations & maintenance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) SIGINT payloads. This position requires the candidate to work side by side at a customer site with engineering responsibilities including trouble-shooting, problem reporting, root cause analysis, and resolution of deployed systems. The ideal candidate will also gather customer feedback and new requirements for additional engineering tasking and participate in design and support of new UAV payload systems. A broad range in SIGINT/Geolocation system operation is desired. The candidate must work well with customers, and hardware/software engineers to maintain the availability and reliability of multiple operational assets.

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The primary work location is Chantilly, VA. Substantial time at the customer site in Northern Virginia may be required. Occasional support may be required outside of normal working hours at the customer site. Travel to other CONUS customer sites and test areas will be required.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field with five years of hardware/software systems engineering experience, or Master's degree with three years of hardware/software systems engineering experience.
  • Must have experience in the operations and maintenance of SIGINT/Geolocation systems.
  • U.S. Citizenship. Must possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • UAV/Aircraft Integration of SIGINT payload systems
  • Virtual Machine (VMWare) Implementation
  • Network Architecture Design/Development, and Systems Administration
  • Knowledge of communications theory (standard interfaces and protocols, networking, SATCOM, data links, cellular, wireless, etc…)
  • Document systems design, systems analysis, system interface design, and systems integration
  • Development of new capabilities and integration of systems into an existing network infrastructure.
  • Customer focused and effective communicator with operators, engineering, and program management
  • Ability to complete trade study analysis of government-provided HW/SW systems as a part of technology evaluation, as well as review of customer processes and procedures
  • Proven teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Possess strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong problem solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques

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.

Job ID: 9d4a72d5d09b05f283d50540eea013ab
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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