Senior Principal Test Engineer - 19828

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a seasoned test integration lead in the United States to develop customer contractual needs into detailed test plans and execution strategies across hardware and software domains. You will coordinate with SMEs and multiple engineering teams to define objectives and manage risk in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications include DoD Secret clearance, 4+ years in test planning, data instrumentation, and ConOps development, plus strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• 8+ years with Bachelors in Science; 6+ with Masters; 4+ with PhD, OR 4 years extra in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain SAP approval within a reasonable period.
• 4+ years of system integration (HW and SW).
• 4+ years of experience supporting the development, plan, and execution of test plans and reporting.
• 4+ years of experience with data collection/instrumentation (methods, hardware, setup, and troubleshooting).
• 4+ years of experience with the generation of test procedures and test readiness reviews (TRRs).
• 4+ years of experience creating test Concept of Operations (ConOps) flows.
• 4+ years of experience generating and supporting test data decomposition and test reports to other IPTs.
• 4+ years of experience in consolidating and processing of final test data for requirements verification/model validation sign-off.
• 4+ years of experience leading teams through a test campaign.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer contractual needs into test solutions that acknowledges technical schedule and cost constraints.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules.
• Review and evaluate test requirements for completeness of test program.
• Coordinate with SMEs, Element Test teams, System Test teams, and other stakeholders to identify test objectives, test requirements, and risks that require test to mitigate.
• Support instrumentation requirements for hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Identify test support requirements and coordinate with Design & Integration team for budget and personnel needs.
• Overseeing test activities in support or requirement verification and validation.
• Conduct daily briefing and approve test start for each test event.
• Approve Break of Configuration on the test floor.
• Conduct tabletop reviews and dry run test procedures with test team prior to execution.
• Coordinate and conduct Technical and Safety Review Boards, and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Support customer Test Plan Working Groups.
• Prepare Test Planning Team charters.
• Coordinate with Quality organization for test support.
• Review and approve major test amendments.
• Utilize excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Working well in a team environment, collaborate with multiple engineering teams to define test objectives and requirements for test activities in a hardware in the loop lab.

Skills

System integration

Test planning

Data collection

Test procedures

ConOps flows

Team leadership

Instrumentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree

PhD

Alternative experience

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

What You Will Get To Do:

• Develop customer contractual needs and requirements into test solutions that acknowledges technical schedule and cost constraints.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules.
• Review and evaluate test requirements for completeness of test program.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts, Element Test teams, System Test teams, and other stakeholders to identify test objectives, test requirements, and risks that require test to mitigate.
• Supporting development of instrumentation requirements for Hardware in the Loop testing.
• Identify test support requirements and coordinate with Design & Integration team for budget and personnel needs.
• Overseeing test activities in support or requirement verification and validation.
• Conduct daily briefing and approve test start for each test event.
• Approve Break of Configuration on the test floor.
• Conduct tabletop reviews and dry run test procedures with test team prior to execution.
• Coordinate and conduct Technical and Safety Review Boards, and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Support customer Test Plan Working Groups.
• Prepare Test Planning Team charters.
• Coordinate with Quality organization for test support.
• Review and approve major test amendments.
• Utilize excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Working well in a team environment, collaborate with multiple engineering teams to define test objectives and requirements for test activities in a hardware in the loop lab.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD, OR 4 years extra in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the 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 needs
• 4+ years of experience of system integration (HW and SW)
• 4+ years of experience supporting the development, plan, and execution of test plans and reporting
• 4+ years of experience with data collection/instrumentation (methods, hardware, setup, and troubleshooting)
• 4+ years of experience with the generation of test procedures and test readiness reviews (TRRs)
• 4+ years of experience creating test Concept of Operations (ConOps) flows that maximizes the utility of test resources while meeting schedule and technical requirements and/or constraints
• 4+ years of experience generating and supporting test data decomposition and test reports to other IPTs
• 4+ years of experience in consolidating and processing of final test data for requirements verification/model validation sign-off
• 4+ years of experience leading teams through a test campaign

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge/experience with AF Test Directive 99-103
• Experience with ICBMs (MM, PK, Small Missile) or DOD programs
• Knowledge/Experience with IBM DOORS database
• Experience in troubleshooting anomalous hardware and software
• Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements, VCRM and interface and specification documentation

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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.

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.