Sentinel GN&C Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) - 11781-1

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer to join the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role focuses on integrating and testing hardware, software, and firmware test stations to support risk reduction and development of GN&C software.

The candidate will define test set requirements, ensure procedures meet acceptance standards, and collaborate with software and systems engineers to implement testing methods and equipment throughout developmental flight testing.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance at time of application

Responsibilities

• Define test requirements and objectives using systems engineering principles
• Develop integration and test documentation (test plans, procedures, reports)
• Assist in execution of integration, test and assembly of test sets for developmental flight testing
• Support development and implementation of testing methods and equipment
• Interface with software developers and systems engineers to support integration and test activities
• Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Test scripting

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

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.

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the integration and test of hardware, software, and firmware test stations used for risk reduction and development of GN&C software. The selected candidate will also be involved in defining test set requirements and ensuring design and performance meet acceptance test procedure standards.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either the Systems Engineer level (T02) or Principal Systems Engineer level (T03).

• Systems Engineer (T02): Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with a minimum 2 years of related experience; 0 years with a Master's or PhD
• Principal Systems Engineer (T03): Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with a minimum 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a Master's; or 1 years with a PhD

Required for both levels:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed 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 need
• 1+ year's of experience supporting requirement development or verification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Define test requirements and test objectives, using Systems Engineering principles
• Assist the team in the development of integration and test documentation (test plans, test procedures and test reports)
• Participate in the execution of the integration, test, and assembly of the test sets in preparation for developmental flight testing
• Support the development and implement testing methods and equipment
• Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of integration and test activities
• Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component
• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements
• Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or other test scripting SW or tools.

Position Benefits :

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 & We