Principal​/Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer

Senior Principal System Test Engineer / Principal System Test Engineer

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.

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

In this role, you will be responsible for:

What You'll Get To Do:

• As part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) you will work with System Engineers, Designers and Analysts to plan, execute and document testing for your assigned systems.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
• Develop test plans, procedures and test reports.
• Support development of instrumentation requirements for testing.
• Oversee and direct both test house activities and supplier testing activities for assigned systems
• Provide test status to customer. Document test results and prepare test status documentation.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, suppliers, lab operations and other stakeholders involved in the testing process

Basic Qualifications:

Typical Minimum Education or Experience

• T03: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD;
  In lieu of formal degree – 4 years of relevant experience
• T04: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD;
  In lieu of formal degree – 4 years of relevant experience

BQs for both levels:

• US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher adjudicated within the past 6 years
• Knowledge of system integration and test principles
• Experience with development and qualification testing, including test planning, execution, and reporting phases of test.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience preparing and presenting technical status to leadership and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOD Top-Secret Clearance with completed investigation within the last 6 years
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • EMI & EMC Testing per Mil-Std-461
  • Shock and Vibration testing per Mil-Std-810
  • Construction Material and Structural testing
  • Facility Power and ECS testing
  • A&E testing
• Supplier Management Experience

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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