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Systems Engineer 4 - RF Communications - Space AHT
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Alabama-Huntsville
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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. This position is for a Sr Principal Systems Engineer - RF Communications to support the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program. The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments. This is not a telework/remote position • STEM Bachelors Degree with 8 years of related experience; Master's degree with 6 Years of related experience or PhD 4 Years of related experience • Experience working with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA). • Experience with hardware and software design of complex RF communications systems. • Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams • Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator • Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analysis for total systems. • Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. • Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. • Prior experience using DOORS. • Prior experience using Atlassian Tools. • Familiar with Agile terminology and best practices. • Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD secret level; and a minimum of an interim secret clearance will be required to start. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with MIL-STD-810 and performing Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT). • Experience working, designing, and/or developing with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) per MIL-STD-461 and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) per MIL-STD-464. • Experience working, designing, and/or developing with High-Altitude electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) per MIL-STD-188-125-1 and MIL-STD-188-125-2. • Experience working, designing, and/or developing with Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) per MIL-HDBK-344. • Experience with reviewing and using hardware assembly drawings and associated parts list. • Experience with reviewing and using system and rack interconnect cabling drawings. • Strategic Planning & Execution. • Initiative & Process Improvement. • Cross-Functional Collaboration. • Effective Communication & Stakeholder Management. • Team Leadership & Mentorship. • Taking ownership of h