RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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 is seeking a Senior Principal Test Engineer. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

Synthesize test requirements into verification requirements, test objectives, success criteria, and required resources for system level tests and demonstrationsSupport the development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reportsExecution of qualification and acceptance testing per those requirements, plans and proceduresParticipate in internal and customer test planning working groupsSupport program reviews and customer delivery (CDRL) developmentDesign, develop, and implement testing methods and equipmentCompile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirementsCollaborate with systems engineers, testing houses, development engineers and other stakeholders involved in the testing processReview test plans, procedures, and reports; witness testing as the Cognizant EngineerParticipate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverablesReview requirements, develop Test Plans and write Test ProceduresExecute tests, manage and prioritize problems/failuresReview and evaluate test results and provide summary reportsWork with cross functional, multi-discipline test teamsIdentify configurations to support test and prototypes of developing systemsPerform data analysis of input, internal, and output message dataDocument test results and prepare test status documentationCreate Test Discrepancy Reports to document issuesDevelop troubleshooting procedures and work-around documents

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years with a master’s degree or 0 years with a PhDUS Citizenship with an active 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 needAt least one year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against scheduleExperience supporting US Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industriesExperience with creating test documentation such as test plans, procedures, and reportsExperience with integration and test principles and processesExperience with systems engineering principles and processes
 

Preferred Qualifications:

US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certificationExperience coordinating and leading integrated testing activities with multiple test teamsExperience with ICBMs (MM, PK, Small Missile) or DOD programsHands on experience with equipment maintenance, fabrication, assembly, power, hand and measuring toolsExperience testing and/or troubleshooting complex systemsExperience developing test plans and test proceduresExperience with mechanical/electrical design engineering principlesExperience with development, planning, and execution of qualification and acceptance test plans, as well as supporting design and test reporting and reviewsExperience in DOORS and CameoExperience with NXExperience with TeamcenterExperience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, drawing creation, tolerance stack-up analysis, etcExperience in using and understanding engineering industry standards, Mil-SpecsPrior experience working with Range Safety or similar launch governing bodyPrior experience working with Ignition Safety Devices, Electronic Safe/Arm Devices, or Flight Termination System avionicsPrior experience designing and operating Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)

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Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

The 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.