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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Test. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Synthesize test requirements into verification requirements, test objectives, success criteria, and required resources for system level tests and demonstrations
• Support the development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports
• Execution of qualification and acceptance testing per those requirements, plans and procedures
• Participate in internal and customer test planning working groups
• Support program reviews and customer delivery (CDRL) development
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements
• Collaborate with systems engineers, testing houses, development engineers and other stakeholders involved in the testing process
• Review test plans, procedures, and reports; witness testing as the Cognizant Engineer
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables
• Review requirements, develop Test Plans and write Test Procedures
• Execute tests, manage and prioritize problems/failures
• Review and evaluate test results and provide summary reports
• Work with cross functional, multi-discipline test teams
• Identify configurations to support test and prototypes of developing systems
• Perform data analysis of input, internal, and output message data
• Document test results and prepare test status documentation
• Create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues
• Develop troubleshooting procedures and work-around documents

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 
• 401k 
• Educational Assistance 
• Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  
• Paid Time Off  
• Health & Wellness Resources  
• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• 8 Years related experience with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 with a PHD; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Experience working with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Confluence, Jira)
• Experience coordinating and leading integrated testing activities with multiple test teams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Experience with development of test plans, procedures, and reports (functional testing and checkout)
• Experience with entire product lifecycle, modeling and engineering best practices
• Experience with design and development of mechanical/electrical systems
• Experience with data collection/instrumentation methods
• Experience in troubleshooting anomalous hardware and software

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
• Experience coordinating and leading integrated testing activities with multiple test teams
• Experience with ICBMs (MM, PK, Small Missile) or DOD programs
• Hands on experience with equipment maintenance, fabrication, assembly, power, hand and measuring tools
• Experience testing and/or troubleshooting complex systems
• Experience developing test plans and test procedures
• Experience with mechanical/electrical design engineering principles
• Experience with development, planning, and execution of qualification and acceptance test plans, as well as supporting design and test reporting and reviews
• Expereince in DOORS and Cameo
• Experience with NX
• Experience with Teamcenter
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, drawing creation, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc
• Experience in using and understanding engineering industry standards, Mil-Specs

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Salary Range: $107,800.00 - $161,800.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.