Systems Engineer (Level 2; Palmdale CA)

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for an Electromagnetic Environmental Engineer (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This position is located in Palmdale, California, and will require your ability for up to 10% travel.

Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) & Nuclear Hardness Engineers ensure system compliance to electromagnetic environmental effects and nuclear hardness requirements from individual components to the operational weapon system and all development activities in-between. You will act as the technical liaison between internal and external organizations, requiring you to have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Decomposition of system level requirements for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, including lightning protection, Tribo-electric charging (Precipitation-static (P-static), electrostatic discharge (ESD)), Electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/C, EMI, EMC), TEMPEST, Radio Frequency (RF) cosite, Electrical bonding

• Decomposition of system level requirements for Nuclear Hardness. This includes: Electromagnetic pulse (EMP), Nuclear radiation (neutron fluence, total ionizing dose, ionizing dose rate), and Nuclear Blast / nuclear thermal effects,

• Application of high-level requirements documents to systems and subsystems with knowledge of: MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, DO-160, MIL-STD-883

• Perform testing, data analysis, and reporting for in-house test activities

• Develop test software/hardware

• Develop and maintain test specifications, procedures and schedules

• Witness subcontractor testing and ensure compliance to E3 & Nuclear Hardness requirements

• Lead the evaluation of design drawings to verify and correct system design to E3 & Nuclear Hardness standards

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

• Educational assistance is available to employees who want to continue to learn and develop skills/knowledge. Our educational assistance program supports employee development by providing resources such as:

• Free Education Advice: Call 855-222-2398 to speak with an experienced advisor to tailor an educational program to your career goals and needs.

• Tuition Savings at Accredited Schools: Access a network of accredited schools in a variety of locations (and online) to take advantage of reduced tuition costs and waived fees.

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of relevant professional / military experience in Systems Engineering to include a background in RF, Test, or Design Engineering OR a Master's Degree in STEM and related professional / military / academic experience in Systems Engineering to include a background in RF, Test, or Design Engineering

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active in-scope DoD Secret Clearance

• Understanding of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects or Nuclear Hardness impacts in hardware and assemblies within aircraft

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Electrical Engineering (with a focus on RF, microwave, integrated circuits, photonics, or communication systems).

• Previous experience applying MIL-STD-461/ MIL-STD-464 requirements allocation, test procedure development, test execution, or test reporting for components or systems.

• Proficiency in LabView and/or MATLAB

• Experience in any of the following: RF modeling tools such as FEKO, cosite analysis, low level EMP testing, shielding effectiveness testing, EMC Safety-of-flight testing, or nuclear radiation effects testing is a plus.

Salary Range: $87,200.00 - $130,800.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.