Space Systems Engineer level 2-3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Morrisville, NC, seeks a Systems Test Engineer at Level 2 or 3 to translate customer needs into test solutions and to lead the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans.

This on-site role requires DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, proficiency in Python or Bash, Git, Kubernetes/ Helm, and Java; salary reflects experience and market conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience for Level 2, or 5+ years for Level 3; Master’s degree affects counts.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required at application time.
• Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, cloud-based environments.
• Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification planning and execution.
• Ability to collaborate with software teams to ensure reproduction steps and resolution approaches.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash), Git, containerization (Kubernetes, Helm), and Java.
• Preferred: Security+ certification, adjudicated CI Poly, MBSE familiarity, Agile roles, Robot Framework, AWS.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize customer contractual needs into system test solutions.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities and evaluate test requirements for completeness.
• Perform technical analysis and prepare system-level evaluations.
• Collaborate with software teams to resolve issues and generate detailed reports.

Skills

Technical problem solving

System thinking

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Python

Bash

Git

Kubernetes

Helm

Java

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI. 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.

The Eastern Region Systems Engineering organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Systems Test Engineer - Level 2 or 3 based out of Morrisville, NC.

Position Overview

Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations. This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work. This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below This requisition may be filled as either a level 2 or level 3.

Basic Qualifications

• For a Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience; 0 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• For a Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree, or 1 year of relevant experience with a PhD.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application.
• Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments.
• Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification activity planning and execution.
• Ability to collaborate with software development teams to ensure understanding, reproduction steps, resolution approach.
• Ability to proactively identify software issues, perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation in support of generating detailed problem reports and engage in rapid, collaborative resolution.
• Experience with Scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash), Git, Containerization (Kubernetes, Helm), and Java.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Security+ certification.
• Adjudicated and active CI Poly.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Understanding of Agile roles and responsibilities.
• Expertise/understanding of Robot Framework and AWS.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 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.

Benefits

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.

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Citizenship

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

Company Culture

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.