Requisition ID: R10178547
Category: Engineering
Location: Roy, Utah, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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.
What you'll get to do
As a Principal/Sr. Principal Test Engineer within the TER team, you'll be responsible for ushering a test plan through test execution and reporting via a set of QBDs. QBDs are a set of predetermined tasks associated with earned value and the IMS. You'll achieve the aforementioned through first-hand experience, leveraging SME experience, referencing NG PrOP, and/or pathfinding. As a Principal/Sr. Principal Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure the aforementioned is supported.
Specific roles and responsibilities will include
Daily use of JIRA, a project management tool that helps the team plan, track, and manage work.
Identify and facilitate the resources needed to successfully execute assigned test plans
Develop/release test aids using CAD and PLM software
Collaborate with GSC to procure COTS and/or Non-SUT material
Develop SoW(s) and usher through approval process
Will/may be responsible for helping to develop and facilitate IWOs to support our test needs
Collaborate with test provider stakeholders to develop a detailed test schedule
Prepare for and support TRRs
As test execution director, ensure all QBDs are adhered to for a successful test event
Oversee the completion of technical reports and test results in addition to ensuring that all required documentation is properly stored via NG's TDMS
Frequent collaboration with external IPTs
Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, including critical thinking and technical problem-solving skills
Technical Writing for test execution products
Prepare and present reports, briefings, documents to leadership
Other TER tasks as required by supervisor
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position’s 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.
Job Qualifications
You’ll bring these Qualifications:
Principal Engineer Test : Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 5 years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 1 year of experience
Sr Principal Engineer Test : Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience; or PhD with 4 years of experience
Required for both levels
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by NG to meet its business needs
Experience with test planning, test execution and test data management
Experience or knowledge of system integration and test principles dealing with requirements and test planning/procedures
Working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, and Engineering scheduling tools/applications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) software (i.e. CAMEO, DOORS, etc.) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools (i.e. NX, SolidWorks, etc.)
Experience working in an agile team
Basic understanding of data acquisition systems
Test set calibration/validation and test script development experience
Demonstrated experience operating in a large integration and test environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Teamcenter
Previous MMIII experience
Experience with Engineering technical writing
Hands-on experience in equipment maintenance, fabrication, assembly, power, hand and measuring tools
Aerospace / ICBM maintenance experience
Knowledge in the mechanical and/or electrical development of support equipment design solutions
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Salary Range: $86,600 - $130,000
Salary Range 2: $107,800 - $161,800
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.