Sentinel - Principal​/Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer / Senior Principal System Test Engineer for the Launch Systems team, located in Roy, UT, supporting the Sentinel (GBSD) program. This position will be responsible for system test activities including prototype, development, and qualification testing.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Test planning.
• Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for competing systems.
• Coordinates integrated testing activities.
• Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
• Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
• Develop, plan and execute Test & Integration plans, as well as Audit Reviews.
• Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform professional tasks.
• Perform Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using CAMEO & DOORS SW.
• Lead and mentor a team through System Test planning and execution in an Agile environment.

• Principal Engineer Systems Test:
  Bachelors in Science with 5 years of experience, Masters with 3 years of experience or PhD with 1 year of experience. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Senior Principal Engineer Systems Test:
  Bachelors of Science with 8 years of experience, Masters with 6 years of experience or PhD with 4 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a 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.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, received or adjudicated in the last 6 years.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• U.S. 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.
• Familiarity with product integration, regression, and verification testing.
• Knowledge of system integration and test principles.
• Experience developing Test Plans and Test Procedures.
• Previous test experience at any level of build (unit, element, segment, etc.).
• Experience performing in a Systems/Systems Test Engineering or related technical discipline and understanding of systems engineering principles and processes which include test requirements, test plan development and integration testing.
• Experience with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) standards and methods.
• Experience with Automated Test Tools i.e. IBM ELM Jazz or MATLAB Scripting.
• Experience operating in an Agile environment using any of the Atlassian software tool sets (JIRA, CONFLUENCE, etc).
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and data review including post-test data analysis.
• Proficiency in DOORS and Cameo.
• Product Owner (PO) certification/experience - SAFE or Scrum Alliance.

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $. Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.