Systems Test Engineer (Level 1/2)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego, CA, invites an Associate Test Engineer or Systems Test Engineer to join our team. You will translate customer needs into robust test solutions and help plan and execute comprehensive testing across subsystems.

Primary roles involve test planning, coordination of activities, and delivering system-level evaluations. Clearances are required, with potential for overtime and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master’s Degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs

Responsibilities

• Synthesize contractual needs into system test solutions within technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Develops and executes comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules.
• Coordinates integrated testing activities.
• Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness.
• Performs technical analysis and prepares system-level evaluations

Skills

System testing

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 opportunities for an Associate Test Engineer or Systems Test Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA.

• 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 insure completeness of test program.
• Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.

This role may be filled at either an Associate Engineer (Level 1) or Systems Test Engineer (Level 2) level.

Basic Qualifications

For Engineer (Level 1):

• Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master’s Degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs

For Principal Engineer (Level 2):

• Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master’s Degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• An active U.S. government Secret clearance or higher (with background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
• Proven ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,400.00 - $104,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

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. 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.