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Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

On-site
Warner Robins, GA
Full-time
Senior
Principal
5+ yrs
$98k–$184kPosted 4w ago

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Job description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Warner Robins, GA role ($98k–$184k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.

Principal / Sr. Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

Location: United States-Georgia-Warner Robins

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for an Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer at its Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

  • Perform hands-on testing of an EW system Operational Flight Program (OFP) in development environments and system integration labs.

  • Support planning working groups and participate in live test events.

  • Generate and update system and sub-system level specifications, ensure verification traceability, develop test plans, perform analysis of test results and prepare comprehensive reports.

This position may be filled at either Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited school with 5 years of relevant experience; Master’s with 3 Years

  • Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited school with 8 years of relevant experience; Master’s with 6 Years; PhD with 4 Years

  • Experience designing, integrating, and/or testing EW systems

  • Experience testing complex software

  • Thorough understanding of RF principles and radar waveforms

  • Experience with deriving system requirements and developing test plans and procedures

  • Starting this role is contingent upon obtaining a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience running RF lab test equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and EW specific analysis tools

  • Software experience in Ada, C-type languages

  • Knowledgeable in Agile software development methodology

  • Experience leading test efforts and organizing test teams

  • Experience in performing aircraft functional test

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

The estimated salary range for Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $98,000 - $184,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

The required skills for Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: C, Agile.

What is the seniority level for Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Senior / Principal level position.

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