Sr. Staff Systems Integration & Test Engineer Lead – APG 81 / Airborne Radar

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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. 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineer Lead – APG‑81 / Airborne Radar in Baltimore, MD to support the Airborne Multifunction Sensors Business Unit.   This role is focused on leadership of complex airborne radar system hardware integration and test activities, with particular emphasis on APG‑81 radar sensor hardware and associated laboratories, test benches, and flight test campaigns. The successful candidate will be a recognized subject matter expert in radar system hardware integration and test, with deep experience leading multidisciplinary teams, executing lab and flight test programs, and troubleshooting radar hardware in both lab and field environments.   Candidates should have very strong knowledge of production and system hardware follow, mode integration, and system acceptance testing and a strong understanding of radar system hardware and test environments.   This position will work within a team environment consisting of engineering, program management, technical, production, and supporting staff. The ideal candidate will have strong teamworking skills and exhibit comprehensive verbal and written communication and presentation skills. This individual will be responsible for communication of accomplishments, status, and challenges to internal and external stakeholders. This position is based in Baltimore, MD, requires being onsite, and does not support remote or hybrid work.   Typical Responsibilities • Lead system-level hardware integration and test for advanced airborne radar systems (with emphasis on APG‑81 and similar tactical fighter radar architectures) from integration through sell‑off and delivery. • Perform production follow of radar systems and line-replaceable units (LRUs) through their life cycle to ensure timely sell‑off and delivery, including responsibility for System Acceptance Testing and resolution of hardware issues discovered during test. • Own and manage system integration labora