Systems Engineer – Integration and Test
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Halethorpe, MD, USA, Annapolis Junction, MD, USA |
| Salary | $85400 – $134200 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of experience, a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience.
- This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.
- Working knowledge in one of the following languages: MATLAB, Python, C, or C++.
- Working knowledge of standard test equipment: network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and/or signal analyzers.
- Working knowledge of RF cable networks.
- Working knowledge of standard electrical design components: filters, couplers, splitters, mixers, amplifiers, etc.
- Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use basic hand tools.
Responsibilities
- Support the installation, integration, and testing of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom cryogenic system electrical equipment used to advance research efforts of superconducting microelectronic devices.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate equipment issues to support system build-out and sell-off. Lead system hand-off to internal customers.
- Communicate project status to the Test Platforms (TP) Integration and Test (I&T) Capability Lead.
- Collaborate with research scientists and systems engineers to perform system architecture characterization studies on various system components.
- Design, develop, and implement testing methods for individual hardware (both custom and COTS) and entire systems.
- Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements.
- Create performance requirements and test procedures to validate system performance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance.
- Experience in creating system requirements and writing test procedures.
- Background in lab or field testing.
- Familiarity with cryogenic test systems: dilution refrigeration, 4 Kelvin cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR), and liquid helium emersion.