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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Lead the integration and checkout of aircraft flight and mission hardware/software using HIL and SIL environments. Develop certification-quality test procedures and perform data analysis to ensure airworthiness and mission capability.
Requires a STEM degree with 5-8+ years of experience depending on the level and an active US Government Secret clearance. Must have expertise in complex aerospace systems integration and the ability to obtain SAP clearance.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking Principal and Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineers to support aircraft flight and mission hardware/software testing in our Test & Evaluation organization. Work includes hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) / system integration labs (SIL), “test like you fly” configurations, and test evidence for flight and mission software/hardware certification and airworthiness.
Perform first-time integration and checkout of new integrated hardware and software capabilities.
Plan, develop, dry run, and perform formal execution of test procedures that produce certification-quality evidence.
Lead HIL/SIL testing; define and maintain representative “test like you fly” configurations (hardware, software, loads, instrumentation).
Perform data analysis of recorded data to support pass or fail disposition of success criteria.
Decompose system/software requirements into test objectives; ensure traceability from requirements through test results and certification artifacts.
Develop and review test plans, procedures, cards, and reports for verification, validation, and certification.
Analyze data, identify anomalies, support or lead root-cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions for airworthiness and mission capability.
Coordinate with and support systems engineering, software, hardware, airworthiness, safety, production, and ground/flight test operations to resolve issues and keep lab, ground, and flight test aligned.
Mentor less-experienced engineers in systems test, HIL/SIL methods, and certification-focused verification.
This requisition may be filled at either a Principal or a Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test.
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience.
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Experience in systems integration and test for complex aerospace/defense or mission systems (hardware + software).
Hands-on with HIL and/or SIL, including configuration control and data/instrumentation systems.
Experience developing/executing test procedures and analyzing data for flight or mission systems.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex test problems with ingenuity and creativity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience.
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Experience in systems integration and test for complex aerospace/defense or mission systems (hardware + software).
Hands-on with HIL and/or SIL, including configuration control and data/instrumentation systems.
Experience developing/executing test procedures and analyzing data for flight or mission systems.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex test problems with ingenuity and creativity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with flight test and airworthiness/mission system Hardware/Software certification (e.g., flight release, safety of flight, mission approval).
Familiarity with flight/mission software verification and certification and related standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-516 or similar).
Demonstrated use of “test like you fly” in lab and/or flight configurations.
Experience with test automation/data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
Experience as technical lead or primary technical contact with customers/partners.
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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