RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

The Systems Test Engineer oversees, leads, and executes test objectives for the NATO AGS program.  Responsibilities include the following:

• Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing 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.
• Supports and hosts test planning working groups, test readiness reviews, and pre/post test briefings.
• Serves as a subject matter focal point between maintenance, operations, engineering, and testing for both the company and customer.
• Maintains, prepares, and presents technical data, test reports, studies, metrics, and analysis to management, customers, and sub-contractors.
• Provides leadership to a multi-disciplinary team that includes sub-contractors to accomplish the delivery of all contractual requirements.
• Works under only general direction to determine and develop approaches, courses of action, and solutions.
• Displays outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Displays decision-making and analytical skills vital to being able to identify core issues, develop resolution plans, and follow through to implementation, especially with evolving customer direction.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM).
• Minimum of 14 years of relevant experience with a BS degree; 12 years relevant experience with a STEM MS degree; 9 years of relevant experience with a STEM PhD degree.
• US Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel for extended periods, as required, to testing locations which may include Palmdale, CA, Sierra Vista, AZ, San Diego, CA, and Sigonella, Italy.
• Hands-on integration and test experience.
• Experience in Test Plan and Test Report writing.
• Experience in the field supporting test activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Directed ground test and flight test for Global Hawk or Triton programs.
• Experience working with international customers on DCS or FMS contracts.
• Experience in laboratory facility design, including laboratory floor layouts, test hardware, test software, test stations, test sets, and network architectures.
• Experience in laboratory integration and check-out.
• Experience in ground test and flight test infrastructure requirements, design, and standup.

Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $224,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.