Test Conductor/ Principal Test Conductor

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Test Conductor/ Principal Test Conductor in San Diego, CA. You will lead complex system testing, coordinate with cross-disciplinary engineers, and drive verification activities using MBSE tools and DOORS.

On-site, with limited travel, you will develop robust test plans and resolve interface issues to ensure mission-critical performance. Responsibilities include reviewing test plans, preparing management-ready presentations, and ensuring successful

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation) or eligibility for SCI/SAP clearances.
• Experience with MBSE and DOORS for requirements engineering and interface documentation.
• Experience with system testing and verification across hardware/software interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation, analysis, planning, design, test, and evaluation of complex systems.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop technical solutions and verify requirements.
• Prepare technical presentations and communicate technical approaches and findings to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Git

Confluence

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.

Lead the investigation, analysis, planning, design, test, and evaluation of complex systems while driving integration efforts that verify requirements and resolve software and hardware interface challenges. Work side by side with systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop technical solutions, refine test plans and procedures, and support the successful integration and test of mission-critical capabilities. Bring structure to complexity by developing requirements and specifications with MBSE tools & DOORS while contributing to interface documentation, architectural artifacts, and engineering reviews.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Test Conductor/ Principal Test Conductor to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, test, and evaluate systems
• Work in an integrated team environment with other systems, software (SW), and specialty engineers to develop solutions.
• Prepare technical presentations for management and stakeholders and communicate clearly and effectively the technical approaches and findings
• Review Test Plans and Procedures for requirements verification and support system integration and test of complex systems. This includes evaluating integration and test anomalies and assisting disposition and correction of issues
• Address interface and functionality problems between SW components and/or hardware (HW)
• Work with the SW and infrastructure teams to correct or improve capabilities
• Develop requirements for the subsystem and SRS/HRS specifications through use of MBSE tools & DOORS
• Support the development and review of interface documents (ICDs), requirements, Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM), architectural documentation, system engineering estimates, and author and perform formal and informal engineering reviews.
• The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Position may be filled at either level based on the qualifications below

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other 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 for Level 2

• Must have a High School Diploma and 6 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in system testing, of Bachelor degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in system testing, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in system testing.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Must have a High School Diploma and 9 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in system testing, of Bachelor of Science degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in system testing, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in system testing, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in system testing.

Basic Qualifications for Both Levels

• Experience in one or more of the following system engineering knowledge areas: technical planning, requirements derivation, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, cost and risk analysis, interface definition, system design, system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (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.
• Note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance SCI
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Security+ certification
• Experience in DOORS
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)
• Experience using SW test automation tools/frameworks
• Experience with Java, C++, or Python
• Experience with MBSE, Architecture development, system design and analysis, and development of metrics

Salary Range

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.