Principal System Test Engineer – Ground Segment, 25% Travel

Northrop Grumman; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 91,800 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Patuxent Highland, MD, seeks a Systems Test Engineer to join the MQ-4C Triton program team. The position involves interfacing with flight test engineers and supporting various engineering related tasks. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, with varying experience requirements for different levels.

Work may involve troubleshooting, evaluation, and collaboration with diverse teams. Competitive salary ranges from $91,800 to $171,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have an active U.S Government Secret clearance that is in-scope.
• Ability to work odd shifts and occasional overtime.
• Experience testing and evaluating computing systems.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with Flight Test Engineers and Flight Operations.
• Responsible for engineering test execution and evaluation.
• Provide engineering support for system deficiencies.

Skills

Active U.S Government Secret clearance

Experience with Windows Operating Systems

Experience with Linux Operating Systems

Rudimentary Scripting experience

Familiarity with XML, Java, C, C#

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

PhD in a STEM discipline

Tools

VMWare

Windows AD

LDAP

SAN storage systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Patuxent Highland, MD, seeks a Systems Test Engineer to join the MQ-4C Triton program team. The position involves interfacing with flight test engineers and supporting various engineering related tasks. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, with varying experience requirements for different levels.

Work may involve troubleshooting, evaluation, and collaboration with diverse teams. Competitive salary ranges from $91,800 to $171,000 depending on qualifications and experience.