Staff System Test Engineer -Control Segment

Northrop Grumman; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

4/10 work schedule with Fridays off

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Staff System Test Engineer - Control Segment to join our Edwards AFB/CA team. The role focuses on leading tests, ensuring readiness, and coordinating with engineering and management.

Expect a dynamic environment with security clearances and a strong emphasis on reliability. We value deep system test expertise, Linux/Windows experience, and the ability to drive collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree and 12+ years of experience, or a Master’s with 10+ years, or a Ph.D. with 8+ years of experience.
• Active US Government Top Secret clearance with SCI required or in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain SAP clearance within a reasonable time.
• Experience with Linux/Windows OS, and computer networks.
• Familiarity with Linux command line.
• Willing to work flexible schedules including extended shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure System-Under-Test readiness for safe, efficient test execution.
• Provide SME support during test events and troubleshoot issues.
• Document troubleshooting and develop resolutions per procedures with Test/Quality Eng.
• Perform software installations and maintain software/hardware configuration management.
• Author and edit procedure documents.
• Lead the team, interface with upper management, schedule RCCAs, and coordinate with the enterprise.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Computer networks

Linux command line

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

VMware VSphere

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff System Test Engineer - Control Segment to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Edwards AFB, CA or Palmdale, CA.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Key Responsibilities

• Include ensuring System-Under-Test readiness to execute the tests safely and efficiently.
• Serves as an integral part of the test team and provides subject matter expertise during test events.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues during test events as required. Assesses anomalies, documents troubleshooting efforts, and develops resolutions in accordance with documented procedures in conjunction with Test and Quality Engineering.
• Perform software installations as required. Maintain configuration management of software and hardware.
• Authoring and editing procedure documents as required.
• This individual will serve as the lead of the team, to include interfacing and communicating with upper management, scheduling, leading RCCAs, and will be the key conduit between the control segment and the rest of the enterprise.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule with every Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master’s degree AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience.
• Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance + SCI (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Computer Network hardware/software configuration experience
• Familiarity with Linux command line
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include pre-planned extended shifts, holidays, and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Ability to read/understand engineering blueprints/drawings (electrical interconnect, equipment rack)
• Must be able to obtain/maintain IAT Level 2 Security Certification (Security +, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP,GSEC, SSCP) or IAT DoD level 3 (CASP, CCNP-Security, CISA, CISSP,GCED, GCIH) or able to obtain and maintain within 6 months of start date
• Experience with Line-of-sight and Beyond Line-of-Sight Radio Frequency systems
• Experience with USG aircraft operations
• Familiarity with Crew Resource Management
• Ability to read and understand network configurations (Routing protocols, network address translations, multicast)
• Virtualization Experience (VMware VSphere)
• Knowledge of Flight Test Operations
• Experience with systems test processes

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.

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 the EEO and pay transparency statement for Northrop Grumman. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.