Space Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) IPT Lead - Staff Engineer Systems - Up to 10k Sign On Bonus

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: 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.The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Space Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) IPT (Integrated Product Team) Lead to support the final (payload-level) AI&T of a Space RF Sensor Payload which includes an Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) antenna and processor for a prototype Space program as well as support for a Production follow-on for the same Payload.

This position is on-site in Linthicum, MD in a high bay cleanroom and RF anechoic chamber/compact range.
This position is eligible for up to a $10k sign on bonus.

Responsibilities include:

Lead and work together as a team to handle issues wherever they pop up across the various I&T activities that are happening in parallel between the current phase of the program (Prototype) and the next phase of the program (Production).

Provide technical leadership, direction, and support to ~20 integration and test engineers supporting, at times, 3 shifts (24 hours per day) x 7 days per week, for the Prototype phase.

Provide planning, technical leadership, and coordination for next phase of the program (Production phase), whose NRE (non-recurring) activities overlap with the Prototype efforts.

Support development & execution of Test Router and T-Spec (Test Specification). The Test Router is a spreadsheet that contains a list all the testing that occurs while in the compact range and provides the test plan and direction to the Test Directors and Bench Operators.

Primary POC (Point of Contact) on the phone tree for technical help.

Support communication/collaboration with subject matter experts to evaluate system performance and verify requirements are met for sell-off.

Communicate technical issues to program leadership.

Help resolve technical issues with the test procedures and test equipment.

Payload Representative at various program meetings: TRRs (Test Readiness Reviews) and BOCs (Break-of-Configurations) for subassemblies, e.g., Panels, ESA (Electronically Scanned Array) Antenna, and Processors, Payload Engineering Weekly (update Payload AI&T status slide), and Payload ERB (Engineering Review Board).

Help resolve test failures: Determine troubleshooting plan, Prioritize testing efforts, Determine RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action), Work with Program Managers to coordinate staffing and scheduling, Determine closure paths to Jira tickets, and Provide technical input for QNs (Quality Notifications) in SAP production systems. In addition, generate technical portions of slides for various milestones for Payload test events and support I&T and program reviews as priorities fluctuate across I&T efforts.

Daily Shift Change / CCB (Configuration Control Board) - comment on any new tickets

2nd-to-3rd Shift Change meeting, 9 PM virtually from home

ART/FRBs (Anomaly Resolution Team/Failure Review Board) - leading and/or gathering data and generating slides.

SLCs (Signatures, Limitations and Constraints) meetings; submit/modify SLC entries based on Payload Testing

Basic Qualifications:

BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 12 years relevant experience or 10 years with MS

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

Sensor System Integration and Test experience, e.g., with RADAR, SIGINT, or COMMS

Space Integration and Test (I&T) experience at subsystem, Payload, or Space Vehicle level

Technical & Team leadership

Ability for some limited travel (less than 10% time) to support program meetings, payload delivery and AI&T efforts at the Launch Vehicle Integrator's site

Preferred Qualifications:

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

ESA (Electronically Scanned Array)/Phased Array Antenna Integration, Test, and Calibration

* Functional leadership & coaching-for-growth

Primary Level Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.