Sentinel - 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 provides opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people worldwide. The role involves planning and executing vehicle level integration, test, and checkout activities supporting the Sentinel program.

• Define test requirements and test objectives, using Systems Engineering principles
• Develop integration and test documentation (test plans, test procedures and test reports)
• Prepare for and execute Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)
• Execute the integration, test, and assembly of the AVE in preparation for developmental flight testing
• Integrate hardware from sub‑system teams, interface with other element teams, and the system and segment level teams
• Develop and implement testing methods and test equipment
• Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of integration and test activities
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external)
• Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component
• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements
• Maintain test equipment documentation and follow configuration management requirements

• Synthesizing customer contractual needs and requirements into element test solutions that acknowledge technical schedule and cost constraints
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing subsystems
• Coordinate integrated testing activities
• Serve as a technical lead and mentor to junior engineers on the On board Test Equipment Team
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive system level evaluations
• Oversee supplier test activities in support of requirement verification and validation

• 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD.
• Active DoD Secret clearance updated within the last 5 years
• Proven innovation strengths and strategic value creation
• Demonstrated performance, people leadership and customer intimacy
• Strong understanding of entire product lifecycle, modeling and engineering best practices
• Strong communication skills including technical writing and verbal communication
• Proficient in MS Office Products – PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Excel
• Knowledge of system integration and test principles and processes
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, DOORS database, requirements decomposition and allocation
• Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direction

• Experience with project management including cost and schedule reporting
• Active DOD Top Secret Clearance
• Experience with Electronic Test Development
• Prior experience in instrumentation of structures for static, fatigue and damage tolerance analyses, or electrical component/RF equipment test
• Knowledge/experience with RCC 319/324
• Experience with ICBMs (MM, PK, Small Missile) or DOD programs
• Experience overseeing supplier execution of dynamic and thermal environmental testing

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. The position has a 9/80 standard work schedule.

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.