Northrop Grumman Hiring for Systems Test Engineer / Principal Systems Test Engineer, Transformational Computing at Linthicum, Maryland Full Time

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Capabilities division is leading the development of the next generation of high-performance computing. Superconducting electronics forms the core of our technology, with a focus on energy-efficient computation using our patented superconducting digital logic technology, Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL). On a gate-for-gate basis, RQL consumes orders of magnitude less power than CMOS while running at significantly higher clock speeds.

The Advanced Capabilities division is seeking early career physicists and electrical engineers to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality.

This position requires work onsite at our Advanced Technologies Laboratory located in Linthicum, MD OR Annapolis Junction, MD location.

Responsibilities:

• Support test and test development activities for superconducting electronics development.

• Testing procedures for the characterization and validation of RF and mixed signal device function in superconducting devices.

• Support the current and future development of test platforms within function, cost and schedule constraints.

• Document and implement test requirements and procedures.

• Review test plans for accuracy and completeness.

• Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.

This position may be considered at a Systems Test Engineer or Principal Systems Test Engineer grade level based on the requirements below.

Basic Qualifications for Systems Test Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Physics or other STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant work experience. Masters’ Degree with 0 years of related work experience.

• Familiarity in the use of at least one of the following programing languages; MATLAB, Python, or C++.

• A working understanding of RF & mixed signal hardware and associated components.

• Experience programing and automating electronic test hardware.

• Strong analytic skills and familiarity in performing analysis.

• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both written and verbally.

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

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Test Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Physics or other STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant work experience. Masters’ Degree with 3 of related work experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both written and verbally.

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

• Experience and specific technical knowledge of at least two of the following:

• Solid understanding of circuit design theory; extensive hands-on custom circuit design experience.

• Work knowledge in the use of at least one of the following programing languages; MATLAB, Python, or C++.

• A working understanding of RF & mixed signal hardware and associated components.

• Experience programing and automating electronic test hardware.

• Strong analytic skills and familiarity in performing analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in superconducting electronics and associated test platforms.

• Familiarity working with cryogens and/or cryogenic test systems.

• RF and/or microwave design or test at component, board, cable assembly level.

• S-Parameter measurement and analysis.

• Experience with PNA, Spectrum Analyzer, TDR measurement and analysis.

• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements.

• Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance.

Salary Range: $81,000 – $127,400

Salary Range 2: $99,800 – $157,000

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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