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.

Job Description
Maintain processes and procedures for the assembly and test of Ground-Based Mid-course Defense (GMD) IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) equipment. Coordinate integration activities with the product team technical leadership and program engineers.  Document and disposition hardware discrepancies and pursuing root cause and corrective actions. Understanding of the design and developing tooling to aid in the integration and test process. IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program. The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments

 

This position is for a Sr Principal Integration Test role to support the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program.

Essential Functions:

The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions.

They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic
environments.  
The individual shall maintain processes and procedures for the assembly and test of the GMD IDT equipment. Coordinate integration activities with the product team technical leadership and program engineers. Document and disposition hardware discrepancies and pursuing root cause and corrective actions. Understanding of the design and developing tooling to aid in the integration and test process.

This is not a telework / remote position.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience or M.S. STEM degree with 6 years of related exp.

• Experience developing, executing, and documenting engineering integration and test activities.

• Experience troubleshooting complex hardware and/or integrated systems.

• Ability to interpret engineering requirements, schematics, drawings, interface documentation, and test procedures.

• Experience analyzing test results and supporting root-cause analysis.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hardware/software, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, or system-level integration and test.

• Experience with complex defense systems, missile defense systems, command-and-control systems, radar/sensor systems, embedded

• Experience working in an Agile or disciplined systems engineering environment is highly desirable.

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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.