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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 100% 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 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

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer for a long term position traveling to Wallops Island, VA (up to 90% travel position to this location) -home office based out of the Baltimore, MD. **Compensation is commensurate with travel through appropriate allowances.** What You'll get to Do: Join our Field Engineering Integration & Test team supporting the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3-an upgrade to the legacy AN/SLQ32 system that provides gamechanging, nonkinetic electronicattack capability for the U.S. fleet

This electronicattack system delivers a softkill magazine to defeat inbound threats. The role involves system integration and test, installation and checkout, operational maintenance, testequipment expertise, software testing, infield modifications, troubleshooting, repair, and fieldlogistics support. Team members will staff a longterm position supporting our customer at Wallops Island, VA so must be flexible for shift work and willing to travel.

Expectations/ Responsibilities: Provide on-site support with varying work hours ranging between 8- to12-hour shifts Deliver support five days per week Willing to travel for extended period (10 months in a year) to Wallops Island, VA Serve as the Northrop Grumman primary technical point of contact (TPOC) on-site Act as the liaison between customer site activities and program 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 This position may be filled as a Principal Systems Field Test Engineer or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Field Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 3years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may 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 willing to work at customer facilities with frequent customer contact Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willing to travel to Wallops Island, VA for extended period (approx.10 months in a year) Physical Requirements -Willing and able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions, lift up to50lbs, and comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., climbing ladders/towers, working in a container office) US Citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance are required Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may 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 willing to work at customer facilities with frequent customer contact Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willing to travel to Wallops Island, VA for extended period (approx.10 months in a year) Physical Requirements -Willing and able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions, lift up to50lbs, and comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., climbing ladders/towers, working in a container office) US Citizenship and a current/active U.S

Government Secret clearance are required Preferred Qualifications: 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 Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00 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.