Sentinel - Engineer​/Principal Engineer Systems Test - R10216257

Sentinel - Engineer / Principal Engineer Systems Test (Job * - R) – Northrop Grumman

Location: Roy, UT

Employment type: Full-time

Clearance: Secret (U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance required).

Travel: 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Deterrent Systems division is seeking a Test Engineer / Principal Test Engineer to support test and checkout activities for the Sentinel (formerly GBSD) program.

• Support the development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data, and test reports.
• Execute qualification and acceptance testing per requirements, plans, and procedures.
• Manage and prioritize problems and failures during testing.
• Participate in internal and customer test planning working groups.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
• Write and deliver test presentations in support of program reviews and customer delivery (CDRL) development.
• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements.
• Troubleshoot test and prototype issues and create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues.
• 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 and external) and contributing to program deliverables.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
• Paid time off
• Health and wellness resources
• Employee discounts

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience (or 4 additional years in lieu of degree). For Master’s degree, 0 years of experience required.
• For Principal Test Engineer role: 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or 3 years with a Master’s, 1 year with a PhD). 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of degree.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in writing electrical/mechanical component testing documentation (troubleshooting, test plans, procedures, reports).
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance (current at time of application).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period.
• Familiarity with systems engineering integration and test principles and processes.

• Security+ certification
• Experience with automated test equipment for cable testing.
• Active Top‑Secret clearance
• Experience with DOORS, IBM JAZZ
• Active SAP access
• Experience with Command & Control Systems
• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering
• Experience with model‑based engineering tools, including Cameo
• Experience with test equipment design, procedures, and reports
• Familiarity with testing standards such as Mil‑Std‑810, D0‑160, or Mil‑Std‑461/464
• Experience coordinating and leading integrated testing activities with multiple test teams
• Cable testing/design experience (especially with automated test equipment)
• Familiarity with Atlassian applications JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical design
• Test automation scripting experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS)
• Ability to effectively communicate and present technical details to peers and stakeholders.

Primary Level: $72,100.00 – $
Secondary Level: $89,400.00 – $

Salary depends on scope of responsibilities and candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company performance. Vice‑President or Director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected class. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.