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CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Sentinel (GBSD) – LSS System Test Engineer/Principal STE

The successful candidate will join the Launch Support System test and deployment team and assist in system level verification testing and deployment activities. Responsibilities include:
• Participating in test and integration events at multiple deployed locations to include government oversight & insight test environments. 
• Authoring and peer reviewing comprehensive and detailed test plans, procedures, and reports using various MBSE tools.
• Overseeing and tracking progress in an agile based work environment. 
• Interfacing with cross functional internal and external teams/stakeholders and other parties critical to system integration & success. 
• Review and evaluate test requirements to insure completeness of test program.
• Perform technical analysis of system and assist in preparation of comprehensive system level evaluations.
• Participate in test readiness reviews and interface with various test planning teams to ensure all test objectives are being achieved.
• Prepare system test reports, procedures, plans, and contract data requirement lists (CDRL’s) for delivery to government customers.

Job Qualifications BQs/You’ll Bring These Qualifications  
•  Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an 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 need 

• For System Test Engineer (Level 2):
•  2 Years of experience with a Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with a Masters. 4 Years of relevant experience may be used in addition in lieu of formal degree.
•  Understanding of testing principals, best practices, and procedures.
•  Experience working in a multi discipline test team environment. 
•  Working knowledge in the creation of test plans, procedures, reports.
•  Basic understanding of MBSE tools such as CAMEO & DOORs.

For Principal (Level 3):
•  5 Years of experience with a Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with a Masters; 1 Years with a PhD. 4 Years of relevant experience may be used in addition in lieu of formal degree.
•  Experience performing test events in a continuous integration environment.
•  Working knowledge using MBSE tools such as CAMEO & DOORs 
•  Experience with creation of test plans, procedures, CONOPS, and other related artifacts critical to system testing. 
•  Ability to work & interface with customer representatives in a government oversight environment. 
•Experience working with and testing ICBM, missiles, or rocket systems at deployed test locations. 
•Experience interfacing and working with remote test sites to prepare and execute test or launch activities 

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline from an ABET-accredited university. US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret • • Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years).
• Proficient in MBSE tools such as CAMEO & DOORs.
• Experience in agile environment leveraging Jira & Confluence.
• Experience with ICBM Weapon Systems, Missile/Rocket Systems, or DOD programs
• COMPTia Security+ (plus) Certification. 

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Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $130,000.00The 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.