Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems Test (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Overtime options

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks Engineers to join the Space Systems SEIT team in Rolling Meadows, IL as Engineer Systems Test or Principal Engineer Systems Test. You will translate customer needs into robust test solutions and lead test planning and execution across complex space hardware programs.

The role requires active Top Secret clearance, 25% travel, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of related experience for Engineer Systems Test; or Master’s with related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; Master’s +2 years; or PhD for Principal Engineer Systems Test.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize customer needs into system test solutions considering technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities and review test requirements.

Skills

Strong organization

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Test equipment management

Integration and test

Signal generators

Spectral analyzers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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. 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, but they're also making history.

The Mission and Payload Programs organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Candidates may be hired as a Engineer Systems Test (level 2) or a Principle Engineer Systems Test (level 3) based on their qualifications. This position is part of our Space Sector Eastern Region SEIT Engineering Organization located at Rolling Meadows, IL.

Responsibilities

• 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 insure completeness of test program.
• Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
• Actively maintain active list of calibrated equipment at Rolling Meadows Updating calibration information using NG system of record; TEAMMS Support sanitizing equipment for egress from closed area labs Coordinate and arrange shipping to internal calibration departments and/or test equipment vendor sites Work with program security to generate transportation plans of sanitized equipment due for calibration Work with Govt property to track egress and ingress of equipment during calibration and other special test events Support up to 25% travel

Basic Qualifications

• Engineer Systems Test: Bachelors Degree and 4 years of related experience; or a Master's Degree.
• Principal Engineer Systems Test: Bachelors Degree and 5 years of related experience; a Master's Degree and 2 years of related experience; or a PhD.
• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross-functional teams).
• Previous experience with material/test equipment management.
• Previous experience with integration and test activities for space hardware.
• Integration and test experience; familiarity with signal generators and spectral analyzers
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.