Staff Engineer Systems Test

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Staff Systems Test Engineer to lead verification activities in the Integration and Test Department in Woodland Hills, CA. You will oversee test campaigns, develop procedures, and report results for inertial/GPS/avionics modules.

The role requires a Bachelor's/Master’s (or higher) in a related field, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, and onsite work in Woodland Hills, CA. A robust benefits package is offered including health, life, and savings plans.

Qualifications

• Experience authoring test procedures and managing test facilities.
• Experience leading a test/integration team with end-to-end testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; onsite work in Woodland Hills, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cost, schedule, and performance of testing campaigns.
• Develop test requirements, integration test plans, TRRs, data, and reports.
• Execute qualification testing per requirements, plans, and procedures.
• Conduct tests while prioritizing problem resolution.
• Lead Failure Review Boards for testing anomalies.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers in lab and field.

Skills

Test leadership

Requirements analysis

Test planning

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master’s Degree in a related field

PhD in a related field (considered)

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Test equipment management

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization 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!

Staff Systems Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join the Integration and Test Department in Woodland Hills, CA. The role involves leading the conduction of comprehensive verification activities throughout the program life cycle, including requirements analysis, test procedure development, test execution, and formal reporting. Products you will support could include inertial measurement units, embedded GPS inertial navigations systems, and/or integrated avionics.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Lead and manage the cost, schedule, and performance of testing campaigns
• Develop test requirements and detailed integration test plans, procedures, readiness reviews (TRRs), test data, and reports
• Execute qualification testing in accordance with established requirements, plans, and procedures
• Conduct tests while managing and prioritizing problem resolution
• Compile data to determine necessary changes in test equipment, procedures, or to establish new test requirements
• Establish and lead Failure Review Boards for testing anomalies

Other Responsibilities Include

• Lead cross-functional teams (including hardware, software, and systems engineers) in both laboratory and field environments.
• Conduct formal technical reviews, such as Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Test Equipment Management that includes the design, development, or integration of specialized test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Data Analysis of test data, identify anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and generate comprehensive test reports.
• Technical and operational problem solving in order to troubleshoot complex, multi-domain system failures (hardware/software/mechanical) and conduct root cause analyses.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact during test events, managing customer expectations and reporting results.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with 12 years of related test experience, or a Master's Degree with 10 years of experience; or a PhD with 8 years of experience. 16+ years of test experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s Degree will be considered.
• Experience authoring test procedures, managing test facility interfaces, and ensuring test data integrity and cataloging
• Experience with test leadership leading a test/integration team with end-to-end testing accountability
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple, shifting priorities while maintaining safety and quality standards
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance within a timeframe acceptable to management
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA with support of test events at offsite testing facilities as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating/testing GPS, inertial navigation systems, or avionics systems
• Demonstrated experience in hardware and software systems integration
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience with EVMS expertise
• Experience with COMSEC material management
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00

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.

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.

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