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$104k–$194k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Health insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Savings plan, Paid time off, Company paid holidays
Posted 9d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves developing and executing automated and manual test cases to verify system functional requirements for the Triton Program. The engineer will also troubleshoot air and ground systems discrepancies and present test results to leadership.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a STEM degree and possess significant professional experience in test program execution. An active US Government Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain higher-level clearances.
Full job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE 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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Systems Test Engineer/ Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineerto join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located inSan Diego, CA.
Step into a high-impact systems test role on the Triton Program. If you’re energized by test like you fly, first-time quality, and engineering rigor, this opportunity lets you elevate mission readiness while growing your expertise. You’ll drive end-to-end system validation that directly improves the user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for development and execution of automated and manual test cases to verify system functional requirements
The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and able to learn challenging concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment
Developing robust nominal & off-nominal test cases centered on improving the user experience
Work independently on assigned tasks to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects at once
Flexibility to support weekends, multiple shifts, and off hours.
The candidate will also be expected to actively seek opportunities for process improvement
Interface and present test integration and execution results to program and test leadership at pre-and-post-test reviews
Use Wireshark/TCP, ICMP, and/or Netstat to evaluate systems
Report, Track, and Troubleshoot Air and Ground systems discrepancies
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Position may be filled at either level depending on qualifications below
Basic Qualifications for Principal Test Conductor:
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 year of related professional/military experience.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Test Conductor:
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience.
Basic Qualifications for Both Levels:
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.
Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance
Extensive Experience in Test Program Execution
Prior Experience in Hot bench and overall lab operations support.
Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering
Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology
Preferred Qualifications:
Security+ certification
Experience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS and Jazz)
Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)
Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks
Software development experience
Strong Troubleshooting abilities
Experience with network diagnosis tools; Wireshark, ICMP, Netstat
Strong understanding with interfaces of software/system environments
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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