Systems Test Engineer - 17838

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Work/Life Resources

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Clearfield, UT, is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, execute, and manage test and evaluation plans for RVA programs. You will create test cases, scripts, and protocols, collaborating with systems engineers and developers to identify defects and drive fixes.

BS in STEM with experience, or MS with no experience, as well as US citizenship and DoD Secret clearance, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree with 0 years experience.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Knowledge of system integration and test principles and processes.
• Basic Knowledge of systems engineering principles including requirement decomposition and allocation of requirements.
• Experience with development of test plans, procedures, and reports (functional testing and checkout).

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive test and evaluation plans to ensure systems, equipment, and software meet government requirements and specifications.
• Design and implement test protocols, create test cases and scripts, and conduct hands-on testing to identify defects and anomalies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine test plans with system engineers and developers to troubleshoot issues.
• Analyze test data, report results, and provide recommendations for system improvement in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Apply test engineering principles and methodologies to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

STEM degree

DoD clearance

System integration

Systems engineering basics

Test plan development

RF testing

Teamcenter/CPLM

AF Test Directive knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master’s Degree

Tools

Teamcenter/CPLM

RF Testing

Job description

Location & Travel

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the Role

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Test Engineer. This position is located in Clearfield, UT and supports the Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) program.

What You'll Get to Do

The Test Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, and executing comprehensive test and evaluation plans to ensure that systems, equipment, and software meet the government requirements and specifications.

This role involves designing and implementing test protocols, creating test cases and test scripts, and conducting hands-on testing to identify and document defects and anomalies.

The Test Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and refine test plans, and will collaborate with system engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Additionally, the Test Engineer will analyze test data, report test results, and provide recommendations for system improvement, while ensuring compliance with government regulations and industry standards.

A strong understanding of test engineering principles, experience with testing methodologies and tools, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 2 years of relevant experience;
• Master’s Degree with 0 years experience.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Knowledge of system integration and test principles and processes.
• Basic Knowledge of systems engineering principles including requirement decomposition and allocation of requirements.
• Experience with development of test plans, procedures, and reports (functional testing and checkout).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or another Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university
• Certified Test Engineer (CTE) or Certified Software Test Engineer (CTSE)
• Knowledge/experience with AF Test Directive 99-103
• Minuteman III Weapon System Knowledge and Experience Teamcenter/CPLM experience RF Testing Experience

Position Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• This positions 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

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.

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.