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Northrop Grumman • United States
Role & seniority: Sr. Staff EW/RF Systems Test Engineer (T06)
Stack/tools: RF/EW systems; RF generation source scenario programming; simulation development and testing; data analysis; lab/infrastructure development documents; experience across RF, ES, and/or EA applications
Lead planning, coordination, and analysis to support development, integration, test, production, and flight test
Act as technical leader: collaborate on system requirements generation, flow-down, subsystem design/analysis, and verification (lab and range testing)
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure robust, maintainable configurations; define approaches within schedule/cost constraints
STEM degree (Bachelor’s with 14+ yrs, or Master’s with 12+, or PhD with 10+ yrs) in Engineering/related field
Active in-scope DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain/maintain SAP/PAR
Experience in lab environments and with development documents for lab infrastructure
Leadership experience (team lead) and strong RF/EW/EA-related skills
Excellent written/verbal communication; mentoring experience
Problem solving, rapid concept assimilation, cross-campus collaboration (multiple IPTs)
Familiarity with RF sensing modalities
Location & work type: Melbourne, FL; full-time position with ~10% travel; relocation assistance may be available; in-scope for government/clearance work
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available 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’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Sr. Staff EW/RF Systems Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. The EW engineer in this role will be responsible for one or more of the following: Leads the planning, coordination, and analysis to support development, integration, test, production, and flight test. As a technical leader collaborate with leadership on system requirements generation and associated flow down, subsystem design/analysis, and subsystem performance verification including lab and range testing. Support any stage of the aircraft system life cycle activity such as developing primary designs, integrating into a system, supporting fielding of the system, supporting airworthiness activity, and supporting testing of the systems Coordinate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure robust and maintainable configurations are produced Ability to determine and develop approaches to solutions within schedule and cost objectives. RF generation source scenario programming Simulation development and test Data Analysis Performance analysis Basic Qualifications: Sr. Staff EW/RF Systems Test Engineer (T06): Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 14 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering. Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) - needed to start. Experience working in lab environment Experience working with development documents for lab infrastructure Experience leading a team Experience in RF, ES, and/or EA applications Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication skills for both in-person and written content Experience engaging directly with internal and external technical and programmatic representatives Outstanding problem solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and independently Demonstrated history of personnel development and successful team engagement Interest in and track record of providing successful mentorship Ability to work across multiple geographically separated campuses Familiarity with RF sensing modalities Ability to communicate effectively across multiple IPTS Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00 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, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.