Systems Test​/Principal Systems Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.

• 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 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.

• Systems Test Engineer (T-02): 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters
• Principal Systems Test Engineer (T-03): 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s Degree; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the 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 needs
• Ability to effectively communicate and present technical details to peers, and stakeholders
• Familiarity with product integration, regression, and verification testing
• Knowledge of system integration and test principles and processes
• Experience working with internal and external teams to accomplish tasking.
• Experience writing testing documentations (ie. test plans, procedures, reports).
• Familiarity with Atlassian applications JIRA and Confluence
• Demonstratable experience testing Software on Hardware.

• Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
• Experience with Command and Control Systems
• Experience in all phases of the Hardware development life-cycle, including development, qualification testing, software integration, and verification.
• Experience in test automation.
• Excellent leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with testing standards like Mil-Std-810, D0-160 or Mil-Std.
  
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• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical design

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• P…