Systems Test Engineer Level 2 /3

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Systems Test Engineer Level 2 / 3. This role involves supporting the development of propulsion and power generation systems for the U.S. Navy. Responsibilities include functional analysis, system integration, and developing test plans.

The ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in a STEM discipline with relevant experience and must be U.S. citizens able to obtain a Secret clearance. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including health and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience for Level 2, 5+ for Level 3.
• Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional analysis and detailed trade studies to translate requirements.
• Conduct activities for system integration and maintenance.
• Develop test system architecture and execute testing.
• Manage multiple projects across launcher programs.
• Participate in test meetings and technical visits to customers.

Skills

Exposure to test plans

Requirements verification

Proficient with MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

Role Overview

Systems Test Engineer Level 2 / 3 – Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a full‑time onsite engineer to support development and ongoing support of surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation system designs for the US Navy, based out of Sunnyvale, CA. The successful candidate will work on launcher programs, mandating mandatory self‑mandated mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory

Responsibilities

• Perform functional analysis, scheduling analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation/verification and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into test requirements and test plans.
• Conduct activities for system integration, installation, test, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Develop test system architecture, test plans and procedures, execute testing, and communicate test results.
• Manage multiple projects across launcher programs simultaneously.
• Participate in test meetings, reviews and technical visits to customers.

Travel

Travel is occasional (approximately 10% of the time) and may increase to about 30% during major test events.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications – Level 2: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience (or a Master's with 0+ years). Exposure to test plans, procedures, reports and requirement verification. Proficient with MS Office. Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Basic Qualifications – Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience (or a Master's with 3+ years). Same exposure and skills as Level 2.
• Preferred Qualifications: Five or more years of relevant experience (or a Master's with three or more years), experience creating and writing test plans and reports, participation in test meetings, and requirement verification.

Benefits and Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800 – $137,600. Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000 – $171,000. Possible overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, annual bonus, and long‑term incentives. Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off are also provided.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.