Information Technology - Engineer Systems 2

Job Description:

Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Test Engineer to support on-site, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift test bench operations for the Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) of a production S pace Payload program.

This experience is the foundation a candidate needs to be successful in this position:

• Responsibilities include executing test scripts for the verification of Software, Hardware, and System requirements for applications in Space.
• Understanding of RF (Radio Frequency) systems, especially RADAR, SIGINT, or COMMS; programming and scripting skills; and, working knowledge of RF test equipment (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, etc.) is desired.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math); or HS diploma with at least 4 years of relevant military experience with sensor systems, ideally RADAR, integration and test or operation and maintenance, or military control room console operator; or defense industry work experience with sensor systems, ideally RADAR, integration and test or operation and maintenance
• Willingness to work dedicated 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift for up to a year (1st shift is 5 AM - 1 PM, Mon - Fri; 2nd shift is 1 PM - 9 PM, Mon -Fri; 3rd shift is 9 PM - 5 AM, Sun night - Fri morning)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with RADAR and/or ESA (Electronically Scanned Array) integration and test
• Experience with Space Payload or Space Vehicle (Satellite) integration and test in a clean room environment
• Programming in C or MATLAB for understanding and editing/improving existing code
• Scripting in Python or Tcl for understanding and editing/improving existing scripts
• Experience with Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket
• TS or SCI for future opportunities at Northrop Grumman Space Systems