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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Test Systems Engineer (NG657)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Linthicum, Maryland, United States,


Requisition ID: R10169401

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

The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) department is seeking a Lab Engineer to join our team and develop high-performance computing systems. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers.

This position requires full time work onsite at our Linthicum, MD OR Annapolis Junction, MD location.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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:

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a similar technical discipline with 2 years of relevant experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master’s Degree.

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

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to use basic hand tools.

Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.

Clearance:

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field specializing in RF microwave engineering, RF test engineering, and/or RF systems engineering with 2 years of experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master’s Degree.

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 immersion.

Salary Range:

$83,300 - $130,800

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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