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Test Engineer TS SCI
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Virginia-Stafford
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: No 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. Northrop Grumman, Defense Systems, is seeking an Associate Test Engineer to work on the Whisper program in Stafford, Virginia. The Whisper program is a large Antenna based RF Transmission and receiving network project. We use command and control software to remotely control multiple systems worldwide. SHIFT: Position 100% B- Shift Second Shift - 2pm - 10pm, 10% Differential Responsibilities: · Support verification of complex RF systems from a wide variety of antenna systems located throughout the world · Build and test complex test cases that support calibration services · Characterize system performance by documenting problems in a Configuration Management database · Monitor the status of critical global systems and report system status to senior contracting and government leadership · Support the development of system integration plans, procedures and scenarios used for new software/hardware integration testing · Analyze RF waveforms in the frequency and time domain · Support asset schedule and de-conflict complex tasks across multiple systems world-wide · Provide system performance validation and 2nd tier quality assurance on multiple systems worldwide Basic Qualifications: · Bachelors with 2 years of experience or a High School diploma or equivalent with 6 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a degree · Current Active TS-SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Poly · Ability to acquire and retain the requisite training for operational support · Ability to interface with all levels of employees and government leadership · Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and technical writing skills. · Must be able to work 2nd shift: 2pm – 10pm Monday through Friday · Must be able to support 12-hr weekend shifts on a five-to-six-week rotation and support at least one 12-hr federal holiday shift per year · Skills required are in line with military equivalent training in ratings such as Air Force IN2A (IN5 equivalent), Navy CTT and Army 35N (98 series equivalents) Preferred Qualifications: · Academic or work-related experience with the following: · RF verification in frequency domain, time domain and demodulation techniques. · Apply engineering disciplines to real world activities and systems; and full life-cycle hardware/software development projects Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shif