Space RADAR Payload I&T SME - Sr. Staff Engineer Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret 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. At Northrop Grumman we are at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation in space-based systems. Our team is dedicated to developing advanced RADAR payloads that support critical missions and enhance our capabilities in space. We seek a motivated and skilled technical leader to guide, validate, and improve the assembly, integration, and testing phases of our RADAR payload production program. We are seeking a Space RADAR Payload I&T (Integration and Test) SME (Subject Matter Expert) to solve complex technical problems with test procedures, test equipment, test environment, and/or the unit under test encountered during the AI&T (Assembly Integration & Test) process of our space-based RADAR payloads which are comprised of an Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) and Processing Subsystem.  This is a technical support role to help the AI&T program manager, the AI&T Lead, and program Chief Engineer resolve the failures and anomalies seen during AI&T of a high-rate production program.  The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in RADAR I&T, technical leadership skills, and the ability to explain difficult technical concepts to program management and the I&T team and to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to solve problems. This position is on-site in Linthicum, MD. Responsibilities include: Monitor and troubleshoot issues during AI&T, providing timely resolutions to unforeseen challenges Track progress and provide updates to management and stakeholders regarding test anomaly and test failure resolution Train, mentor, and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing Basic Qualifications: BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 14 years relevant experience, 12 years with MS, or 9 with a PhD Experience planning, executing, and analyzing integration and test campaigns, including near-field and compact antenna range activities for RADAR systems Experience integrating embedded firmware, flight software, and hardware to realize the radar system's operational modes and command/control interfaces Active TS clearance required at time of application and SCI eligibility Preferred Qualifications: BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering Space Integration and Test (I&T) experience at subsystem (e.g., RF panel, ESA, or processor), Payload, or Space Vehicle level Experience with ESA (Electronically Scanned Array)/Phased Array Antenna Integration, Test, and Calibration Experience designing and analyzing RF hardware for space-based RADAR payloads, from front-end components to beamforming and frequency conversion SCI clearance Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00 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,