Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - 18419*

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 89,400 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

401k

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Roy, UT, is hiring a Principal Systems Test Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer for the Sentinel Program. This role involves synthesizing customer needs into test solutions and developing comprehensive test plans. Applicants should have relevant experience and U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret Clearance.

The role offers relocation assistance and a robust benefits package, including medical coverage and a flexible 9/80 work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience for Principal Engineer role with a Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years of experience for Senior Principal Engineer with a Bachelor's degree.
• US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance within the past 6 years.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize customer requirements into test solutions.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Support program Integrated Test Plan development.

Skills

Test plan development

Systems engineering principles

Requirements decomposition

RF/Comms testing

EMI/E3 testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

CAMEO

DOORS

Job description

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer for the Sentinel – Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. Location: Roy, UT.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Synthesizing customer contractual needs and requirements into element test solutions that acknowledge technical schedule and cost constraints.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for segment testing.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities.
• Support development of the program Integrated Test Plan (ITP) for the Command Systems (CS) segment.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive system level evaluations.
• Overseeing supplier test activities in support or requirement verification and validation.
• Develop proof of concept test methodologies that support early risk reduction test execution to provide confidence in engineering solutions prior to verification and validation efforts.

Basic Qualifications

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Test Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer level (T-04).

Principal Systems Test Engineer

• 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.
• US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in developing test plans and procedures.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes, requirements decomposition and allocation, design and analysis.

Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer

• 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in developing test plans and procedures.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes, requirements decomposition and allocation, design and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field of study.
• US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
• Experience with developing an Integrated Test Plan (ITP).
• Demonstrated experience in RF/Comms test planning and execution.
• Demonstrated experience in EMI/E3 test planning and execution.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience with AF Test Directive 99-103, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience with Model Based System Engineering principles, CAMEO, and DOORS.
• Experience with ICBMs (MM, PK, Small Missile) or DOD programs.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.

Benefits and Schedule

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, and Employee Discounts.

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 • Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be available in addition to base pay.

EEO Notice

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit Northrop Grumman’s official site. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.