Full-Time

Staff Assembly Integration and Test – Lead Engineer

AI&T

Posted on 11/13/2024

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$157.5k - $236.3kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Halethorpe, MD, USA

Position is based 100% on-site at Linthicum, Maryland location. Relocation assistance may be available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s STEM degree and 12 years of relevant experience. Or Master’s degree and 10 years. Or Ph.D. and 7 years.
  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
  • Must have the ability to take a Polygraph.
  • Prior AI&T experience (such as developing test cases and/or scripts and execution of tests) on Flight Hardware above the Subsystem level of assembly.
  • Prior AI&T experience supporting environmental test of assemblies (e.g., Thermal Vacuum, Vibration, Acoustics etc.).
  • Ability to work independently and manage tasks to ensure the primary objectives of the team and program are met.
  • Ability to manage challenging and continuously changing schedules and tasks with little direction.
Responsibilities
  • Develop a payload integration and test plan supporting the overall program plan.
  • Utilize prior experience to evaluate the Payload AI&T Production plan and identify areas for improvement and efficiencies.
  • Oversee the implementation and execution of the integration and test plan.
  • Lead teams and activities within the Payload AI&T IPT to ensure critical milestones are met.
  • Support the IPT in the management of the cost and schedule of the AI&T effort.
  • Work within cross-functional teams that include systems, software, electrical, mechanical, test, and production engineers.
  • Support technical and cost proposals and assessments.
  • Develop and present products for major program reviews and activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Integrated product team lead and/or cost account manager experience.
  • Integration and test experience to include developing the detailed Integration Flow, identifying required facilities, coordinating development and build of Ground Support Equipment, identifying and planning required personnel for execution.
  • Experience leading an AI&T program to include initial planning, development, execution through to delivery of a complete system(s).
  • Experience testing RF payloads for space.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and integrates complex systems that support government and commercial clients, particularly the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Its products and services include systems for command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR), as well as logistics and modernization solutions. Northrop Grumman differentiates itself from competitors through its extensive research and development efforts and a strong track record in securing long-term contracts, which provide a stable revenue stream. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market by continuously innovating and delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation in unmanned vehicles.
  • The U.S. DoD's budget rise for missile defense aligns with Northrop's interceptor production.
  • Digital transformation in defense is supported by Northrop's adoption of Planisware Enterprise.

What critics are saying

  • International competitors like BAE Systems are expanding in the U.S. defense market.
  • Supply chain issues may delay the B-21 Raider program, affecting contract deadlines.
  • Government demand for enhanced cybersecurity could raise operational costs for Northrop Grumman.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, like the Manta-Ray drone for the U.S. Navy.
  • The company integrates AI in C4ISR systems, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.
  • Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle targets the growing space-based defense systems market.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

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