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About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer (CONUS) for a long-term position involving extensive travel to Wallops Island, VA, and Baltimore, MD. This role supports the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3, an upgrade to the AN/SLQ‑32 system, providing critical electronic-attack capabilities for the U.S. fleet. The position requires flexibility for shift work and involves system integration and test, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and field logistics support.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site support with varying work hours ranging between 8- to 12-hour shifts
Deliver support five days per week
Serve as the Northrop Grumman primary technical point of contact (TPOC) on-site
Act as the liaison between customer site activities and program
Perform hands-on integration, testing, and system operations
Troubleshoot and communicate technical findings and observations
Execute test procedures
Maintain inventory records
Generate daily status, weekly summary, and monthly progress reports

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience for Principal level; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience for Sr Principal level; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Basic radar and/or electronic warfare (EW) knowledge
Experience operating a radar and/or EW system
Experience operating RF test equipment
Experience working directly with customers and willingness to work at customer facilities with frequent customer contact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willing to travel 100% to Wallops Island, VA (around 10 months/year) and Baltimore, MD (around 2 months/year)
Willing and able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs, and comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces
US Citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance are required

Skills

Degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM discipline preferred
Military training and experience, or experience working at a government test facility
Documenting and communicating technical issues observed in field
RF and digital signal processing
System integration and test
Linux and MS Windows operating system administration
Ability and interest in learning the newest technologies

Location

Wallops Island, VA
Baltimore, MD
Based anywhere in the USA

Work Type

Full-time
Travel 100%

Experience Level

Principal Systems Field Test Engineer
Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)

About the Company

Northrop Grumman 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.
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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.
We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies.
Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Equal Opportunity

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.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.