Principal System Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer to join their dynamic team in San Diego. This role involves collaborating with talented professionals to ensure the successful execution of test activities for cutting-edge systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, be detail-oriented, and possess a passion for process improvement. With a commitment to excellence and integrity, you will contribute to projects that shape the future of technology. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally, all while fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Shift Differential

Discretionary Bonus

Long Term Incentives for VP/Director

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in engineering or computer science.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
• Experience in test program execution and developing test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with T&E teammates to execute test activities.
• Develop and execute automated and manual test cases.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Test Program Execution

Collaboration

Process Improvement

Communication

STEM Degree

Operational Aircraft Environments

Software Development Lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

IBM Rational Tool Suite

Atlassian Tool Suite

Software Test Automation Tools

Java

C++

Python

Job description

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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity for a **Principal Systems Test Engineer** to join the team of qualified, diverse individuals in support of the MQ-4C Triton program test activities. This position will be located at San Diego, CA.

As a Systems Test Engineer, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You support your team in achieving predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development. You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

If this is YOU…keep reading!

The Triton Test IPT is looking for a highly motivated individual to join a diverse, high performing Test & Evaluation (T&E) team in the successful analysis of System Level 3 requirements, development and execution of System Level 3 test procedures, and continuous maintenance and improvement of the Triton Systems Center and support all lab activities.

The ideal candidate should be detail oriented and have the ability to focus on first time quality, engineering rigor, and Test Like You Fly methodology.

**_Note: This position will currently support the 1st Shift, with the possibility of transitioning to support additional shifts in the future as business needs evolve._**

**Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:**

+ Collaborating with T&E Teammates including the Test Planning & Execution team and T&E Management to successfully execute test activities and lab integration activities.

+ Communicating with multiple levels of peers and leadership.

+ Development and execution of automated and manual test cases to verify system functional requirements

+ Developing robust nominal & off-nominal test cases centered on improving the user experience

+ Working independently on assigned tasks to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects at once

+ Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement

+ Interface and present test integration and execution results to program and test leadership at pre-and-post-test reviews

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience in engineering, computer science, or related field; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience in engineering, computer science, or related field; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience in engineering, computer science, or related field.

+ Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

+ Professional experience with operational aircraft environments or Hot Bench simulation systems.

+ Demonstrated experience in in test program execution. (I.e. developing test procedures, implementing technical edits and successfully executing test protocols, etc.)

+ Must have the ability and be willing to work overtime, odd shifts, and weekends as required by the business

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Security+ certification

+ Ability to support comprehensive lab operations across testing environments.

+ Strong Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology.

+ Experience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS and Jazz)

+ Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)

+ Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks

+ Experience with Java, C++, Python

+ Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering

Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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.