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Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-Utah-Roy
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Principal System Test Engineer / Principal System Test Engineer for the Launch Systems team. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. This position will support system test activities be responsible including prototype, development and qualification testing.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

What You'll Get To Do:

  • As part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) you will work with System Engineers, Designers and Analysts to plan, execute and document testing for your assigned systems.
  • Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
  • Develop test plans, procedures and test reports.
  • Support development of instrumentation requirements for testing.
  • Oversee and direct both test house activities and supplier testing activities for assigned systems
  • Provide test status to customer. Document test results and prepare test status documentation.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers, suppliers, lab operations and other stakeholders involved in the testing process

Basic Qualifications:

Typical Minimum Education or Experience

  • T03: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD; In lieu of formal degree – 4 years of relevant experience
  • T04: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD; In lieu of formal degree – 4 years of relevant experience

BQs for both levels:

  • US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher adjudicated within the past 6 years
  • Knowledge of system integration and test principles
  • Experience with development and qualification testing, including test planning, execution, and reporting phases of test.
  • Experience leading a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience preparing and presenting technical status to leadership and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active DOD Top-Secret Clearance with completed investigation within the last 6 years
  • Experience with one or more of the following:
    • EMI & EMC Testing per Mil-Std-461
    • Shock and Vibration testing per Mil-Std-810
    • Construction Material and Structural testing
    • Facility Power and ECS testing
    • A&E testing
  • Supplier Management Experience

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

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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.
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About Northrop Grumman

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.

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