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Northrop Grumman · 13 hours ago

Consulting Chief Engineer - R10216283

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$202K/yr - $304K/yr

12+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Consulting Chief Engineer to support flight test programs across various spectrums. The role involves providing modification assistance, guiding new programs, and ensuring the flexibility of the flight test fleet to meet mission requirements.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide Modification assistance to Management to achieve a flexible fleet of 3 large CRJ 700 test beds that support the same multiple configurations across the fleet

Support mission and engineering requirements for 2 target Jets (L-39 and Lear 60) and 1 Dehavilland Dash 8 turboprop

Guide new programs and inexperienced system engineers to develop integration plans that span from modeling to the lab, to the range to flight test to identify issues early, reduce costs and risk, to meet or reduce program schedules

Qualification

RF test designAntenna test experienceTechnical leadershipC++PythonMATLABAESA architectureRF simulationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 16 years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 14 years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM discipline and 12 years of engineering experience

Experience developing technical solutions and strategies in RF test design

Experience creating and driving technology roadmaps across multiple organizations in RF antenna test design that resulted in new product or business opportunities

Experience as a technical leader to multi-disciplinary teams across different program lifecycle phases

Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance

US Citizenship Required

Preferred

Understanding antenna architectures, receiver / exciter architectures, requirements generation/flow down; subsystem analysis including hardware from RF to digits, performance modeling, performance testing, and requirements verification

Professional software development experience using languages such as C++, Python, MATLAB, etc with RF and antenna systems

Test development experience in a nearfield antenna range

Antenna test experience from antenna range to flight testing

Knowledge of RF and antenna theory critical to test AESA antennas, and experience presenting technical analysis of such to internal and external customers

Thorough understanding of AESA architecture including phased arrays, RFICs, power systems, digital controls and digitization

Understanding of RF simulation and modeling techniques

Understanding of the design process from requirements definition through verification

Experience communicating appropriately with a wide variety of disciplines and levels of technical ability

Previous experience in aircraft modifications, configuration and control, and technical / operational review boards

Familiar with government test organizations, ranges and processes

Ability to obtain SCI and SAP access