Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Test (Integrator)

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer Test to join their innovative team in Aurora, CO. This role involves working on groundbreaking systems that enhance lives globally. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to ethics and integrity. You will engage in hardware integration, automated testing, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, contributing to projects that shape the future. If you're ready to make history and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required for Principal role.
• 8+ years of relevant experience required for Sr. Principal role.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with Automated Testing framework and software baseline deployment.
• Coordinate corrections with development team based on error logs.

Skills

Hardware integration with software

XML

Automated Testing Framework

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer Test (Integrator) / Sr. Prin. Systems Engineer Test (Integrator) for their Aurora, CO location. As a part of the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) team, an Integration & Test engineer gains an understanding of the Systems Engineering process across a product's lifecycle and gains a full appreciation for how the systems operate.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to complete tasks with little direction and oversight. They will be effective communicators and problem solvers who can develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities for an Integration Engineer include familiarity with Automated Testing framework, software baseline deployment, testing and troubleshooting the environment, reading error logs, and coordinating corrections with the development team. Additional responsibilities may include an understanding of test plans, test procedures, test automation, test reports, and execution of integration test activities in System Integration Labs (SILs) or offsite locations.

This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled as either a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Test (Integrator).

Basic Qualifications

For a Principal Systems Engineer Test (Integrator):

1. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Masters; 0 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
2. Hardware integration with software experience
3. Experience with XML
4. Understanding of Automated Testing Framework
5. Current DoD Top Secret at the time of application
6. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

For a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Test (Integrator):

1. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
2. Hardware integration with software experience
3. Experience with XML
4. Understanding of Automated Testing Framework
5. Current DoD Top Secret at the time of application
6. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications

1. SAP clearance
2. Current Security+ certification
3. RF experience
4. Agile development experience a plus
5. Ability and willingness to travel

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

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.