Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Integration & Test

Description

The company's Baltimore and Partnered Sites division, part of its Mission Systems business, is hiring a systems integration and test engineer in Baltimore, MD for the Emerging Capabilities Division, to support test and verification work.

Mission Systems develops radars, communications and signals intelligence systems for airborne, ground and maritime platforms, including fighter jet and UAV radars, airborne surveillance radars, and ground and maritime radars.

You will provide technical leadership on the division's Emerging Capability programs, covering Development I&T and Capabilities I&T. The work includes test planning and execution, field testing and requirements verification across SILs, benches and program-specific hardware, plus mentoring early-career engineers.

The opening is for Level 3 or Level 4 engineers and may be filled at Principal or Sr. Principal level, or at a higher grade based on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan integration and testing for complex systems, coordinating across every program area.
• Work with hardware, software and other disciplines to integrate the full system so the design closes and meets its demanding goals.
• Carry out hands-on integration and testing of hardware and software in development and production.
• Turn customer and internal needs into system tests that fit within technical and schedule limits.
• Write and run test plans, procedures and schedules that verify requirements, in labs and in the field.
• Take part in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews and audits of I&T facilities.
• Coordinate integrated testing, which may include environmental, reliability and occasional flight tests.
• Check test requirements for completeness, analyze results and write detailed reports.
• Use modeling and simulation to test units before all components are available, and to troubleshoot and repair failed units.
• Work with a large team across multiple sites and facilities.

Requirements

• Principal level: a STEM bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; 3+ years if you also hold a Master's; 1+ year if you hold a PhD.
• Sr. Principal level: a STEM bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; 6+ years if you also hold a Master's; 4+ years if you hold a PhD.
• For either level, 4 years of additional experience can be considered in place of the degree.
• Hands-on experience integrating and testing complex hardware and software systems, preferably in defense or aerospace.
• Experience leading lab or bench ownership, test campaigns, or requirements verification.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple teams and report technical status to management and customers.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) before starting, is required.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Preferred: prior work on airborne, maritime, radar, EW or similar mission systems.
• Preferred: significant experience integrating hardware, software and third-party components, including test planning, execution and analysis.
• Preferred: experience working with varied technical and domain teams to capture test objectives and requirements.
• Preferred: familiarity with configuration management tools and disciplined processes for complex test environments.

Conditions

Relocation assistance may be available.

A Top Secret clearance is required to start.

The position is contingent on transferring an active DoD Top Secret clearance and approved special program access.

Travel is required about 10% of the time.

The work is onsite in Baltimore, MD.

Primary level base salary range is $108,800.00 to $163,200.00.

Secondary level base salary range is $135,800.00 to $203,600.00.

These ranges are a general guideline; the final base salary depends on the scope of the role and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.