Sentinel - Sr. Staff Systems Test Engineer - 18942

United States-Utah-Roysenior

OtherSystems Test Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Define test

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OtherSystems Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Strategic Deterrent Systems division is seeking a Senior Staff System Test Engineer to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. This position will be part of our Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) On Board Test Equipment (OBTE) team to plan and execute vehicle level integration, test and checkout activities supporting Sentinel, formerly Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), program.

Responsibilities

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→Define test requirements and test objectives, using Systems Engineering principles
→Develop integration and test documentation (test plans, test procedures and test reports)
→Prepare for and execute Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)
→Execute the integration, test, and assembly of the AVE in preparation for developmental flight testing
→Integrate hardware from sub-system teams, interface with other elements teams, and the system and segment level teams
→Develop and implement testing methods and test equipment
→Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of integration and test activities
→Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external)
→Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component
→Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements
→Maintain test equipment documentation and follow configuration management requirements

In this role, you will be responsible for:

→Synthesizing customer contractual needs and requirements into element test solutions that acknowledges technical schedule and cost constraints
→Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing subsystems
→Coordinate integrated testing activities
→Serve as a technical lead and mentor to junior engineers on the On board Test Equipment Team
→Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
→Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive system level evaluations
→Overseeing supplier test activities in support or requirement verification and validation

Requirements

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14 Years with Bachelors in Science; 12 Years with Masters; 10 Years with PhD
Active DoD Secret clearance updated within the last 5 years
Proven innovation strengths and strategic value creation
Demonstrated performance, people leadership and customer intimacy
Strong understanding of entire product lifecycle, modeling and engineering best practices
Strong communication skills including technical writing and verbal communication
At least two years of demonstrated technical leadership over a team of engineers
Proficient in MS Office Products – PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Excel
Knowledge of system integration and test principles and processes
Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, DOORS database, requirements decomposition and allocation
Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direction

Experience with project management including cost and schedule reporting
Active DOD Top Secret Clearance
Experience with Electronic Test Development
Prior experience in instrumentation of structures for static, fatigue and damage tolerance analyses, or electrical component/RF equipment test
Knowledge/experience with RCC 319/324
Experience with ICBMs (MM, PK, Small Missile) or DOD programs
Experience overseeing supplier execution of dynamic and thermal environmental testing
Experience overseeing component and system qualification and verification testing

What We Offer

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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

Primary Level Salary Range: $151,400.00 - $227,000.00

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.